Indie Venues vs. COVID-19: What Is The New Normal? [Fast FWD Panel Recap]
In this recap of a recent music business panel featuring industry heavy hitters, we look at the tenuous future of independent venues in the wake of COVID-19 and what the. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Strictly Confidential •Royalty Network • Concord • Ingrooves
Brussels-based independent music publisher Strictly Confidential has announced some key renewal deals. Balthazar, Soap&Skin and Nada Surf have extended their long-term music publishing deals, while Sohnarr, the new project from former. Continue reading
3 Things To Never Talk About On Stage or Your Live Stream
Authenticity and inhibition are often hallmarks of a great performer, but even when showing your ‘true self’ there are some things its better to leave out of your stage banter.. Continue reading
Instagram Shopping Expansion Available For Musicians, Creators
In an effort to allow more businesses and creators to sell on the platform, Instagram is expanding its eligibility requirements, meaning more bands and artists will have the ability to. Continue reading
400+Brands (But No Major Music Companies) Begin Facebook Ad Boycott
Ads from more than 400 brands including Coca-Cola, Verizon and Starbucks vanished from Facebook yesterday after last-ditch talks to stop a boycott over hate speech failed. The NAACP and Color. Continue reading
How City Winery Music Venues Are Working To Reopen Safely [VIDEO]
City Winery operates premier intimate music venues in seven cities across the country and like all live venues they’ve been hit hard by the coronavirus shutdown. But now, City Winery. Continue reading
An Artist’s Perspective: ‘Let’s Take A Breath For A Better World’
In this op-ed plea for solidarity, German independent artist Leslie Mandoki calls on the music industry to come together during this time of global crisis to aid and support each other.. Continue reading
5 Ways To Show Up Other Than Just Instagram Live
Although Instagram Live has certainly been a boon to artists during this time of quarantine, the platform has become somewhat as a result. Here we look at five other ways. Continue reading
Musician’s Guide To Getting Featured On Podcasts
Social media can be great for promoting shows or your actual music, but when it comes to sharing the story behind the artist, there’s no better platform than the ever-increasingly. Continue reading
MTV Video Music Awards Live At NYC Arena In August Despite Coronavirus Concerns
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will take place this summer despite Coronavirus concerns The VMAs are scheduled for August 30th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. New. Continue reading
Planning An International Tour For Your Band
Although actually embarking on an international tour may seem like a far off possibility, this current downtime is the perfect opportunity to take some time and carefully map out a. Continue reading
