MixTape Monkey Now Has 11 Million Listeners

Underground mixtape site MixTape Monkey now has 11 million listeners, according to founder Mark Serrano, who runs the influential site from his two bedroom apartment in Kansas City.

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What Bands, Artists Can Learn From Fortnite [Video]

The incredibly popular game Fortnite has become an unstoppable force in the video game industry. Using basic marketing tactics, fortnite has been able to adapt and keep fans engaged, showing. Continue reading

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5 Things Your Email Press Release Must Have

When it comes to emailing press releases, acting as your own PR team makes an already challenging task even harder, and if you're hoping for industry gatekeepers to even give. Continue reading

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Find Your Fans: Utilizing Data To Analyze Your Audience

Thanks to the wonders of the digital age, artists now have a vast array of data and analytics at their fingertips that can help them to get a much better. Continue reading

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Roc Nation Fires 5 Executives [REPORT]

Roc Nation Records has reportedly at least five senior-level executives, according to Billboard. Those let go include senior vp promotion Azim Rashid, senior vp A&R Orlando McGhee, executive vp marketing. Continue reading

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China’s Tencent Eyes 50% Stake In UMG

The major labels always have always feared that Spotify has ambitions to also become a record label.  However reak that may or may not be, the streamer's partner in China,. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Live Nation Goes Green, Parness Exts Spotify, Tencent Eyes UMG & More

FRIDAY 5.24.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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SoundCloud Adds Digital Distribution With Acquisition Of Repost Network

SoundCloud has acquired digital rights management and distribution company, Repost Network. With the acquisition, SoundCloud can offer "high-performing, emerging creators " distribution, analytics and content protection.

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If My Music Changes, Should I Change My Artist Name?

Many musicians tend to go through an artistic evolution over the course of their career, and there can be any number of reasons why a band or artist might seek. Continue reading

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PledgeMusic Fiasco Is Even Weirder Than You Think – Part 1 [David Lowery]

Few failures have had a more direct impact on the indie music community than the recent demise of PledgeMusic, not only for those owed millions of dollars, but also for. Continue reading

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BUSINESS OF INDIE: Soundcloud Hires Indie Rep • Syntax Move To Nashville • Americana Nods • Merlin • More

In this newest edition of the Business Of Indie, Souncloud names a liaison with the independent music community, distributor Syntax exits san Diego for Nashville, the Americana Awards names nominees. Continue reading

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