Importance Of Putting Out A Single First, Even In 2019
In this piece, Chris Robley explains why it's essential for new artists getting their start in the industry to release a standalone single before diving headfirst into dropping a full. Continue reading
Bandcamp Opens Brick and Mortar Record Store and Performance Space – A Look Inside
Bandcamp is opening a record shop and performance space in Oakland, California on February 1st. The store will feature a rotating selection of 99 records that showcase "the diversity and. Continue reading
House Of Blues New Artists Program Applications Open
Applications are open for the House of Blues Music Forward Foundation’s 2019 Bringing Down the House. The four city program helps emerging musicians navigate the music industry, learn music business. Continue reading
Spotify Stock Surging After Positive Valuations
Spotify stock closed Thursday at $133.25 and was up another 2.46% to $136.40 in pre-market trading Friday. That's a jump of more than 20% since Christmas eve. The price rise. Continue reading
What Do People Listen To While Driving?
The confines of a car have long been a favorite spot for enjoying music, helped by the rise of streaming and the enduring popularity of radio. Here we look into. Continue reading
Music Industry, Stars Pay Tribute To Chris Cornell
The music industry and rock royalty were out in force in Los Angeles on Wednesday night as Chris Cornell’s friends and family filled the Forum to celebrate the life of. Continue reading
Spotify Updates Preferred Distributor List
UPDATE: Spotify has refreshed it's official list of preferred distributors and renamed its "Other Preferred" designation. In October, Hypebot broke the news that Spotify was publically ranking distributors based primarily. Continue reading
How To Take Advantage Of Memes, Memes, Memes, Memes…
As the realities of content and distribution continue to transform in the contemporary media economy, many artists and distributors have been forced to rethink their marketing strategy entirely. Here we. Continue reading
How To Geo-Target Your Mailchimp Emails Automatically
Email lists are an essential marketing resource for artists but keeping them in tip top organizational shape can be next to impossible. That said, segmenting your email list based on. Continue reading