VNUE lands $8M equity funding commitment
Live music tech startup VNUE has entered into a securities purchase agreement for the sale of up to $8 million of its common stock. The new VNUE investment is backed. Continue reading
13 rules for touring in a van: A Musician’s Guide
Concerts are back and a van can be one of the best modes of touring transport. If you follow these rules, your time on the road will be a more. Continue reading
IMPALA urges US to adopt radio performance royalties to create ‘level playing field’
Just as the American Music Fairness Act was introduced in the US Congress, IMPALA, the Brussels-based indie label trade organization urged the US to follow it EU counterparts and require. Continue reading
How often should you post on social media? These experts have answers.
How much or how little you should post on social to get the maximum results varies by platform? We’ll share more details below, but here is the “Just tell me. Continue reading
2 email automations that actually work for marketing music
For independent artists, you can’t beat email marketing, and when it comes to getting the most out of your email list, these two automations can have a huge impact. Guest. Continue reading
How music promotion has changed in 2021
Anthony Pacheco joins Michael Brandvold and jay Gilbert to discuss how music promotion is changing in 2021. Anthony has consistently pushed the envelope in artist development and marketing. Having played. Continue reading
World Intellectual Property Organization looks at streaming remuneration for performers
Streaming described by some as having ‘saved’ the music industry, but performer compensation – particularly for session musicians and featured artists – is either paltry or non-existent. A new study. Continue reading
Music through pandemic: 5 ways artists continued to adapt, continue performing
While there are many positive signs regarding the return of live music, the pandemic will continue to impact artists. Fortunately, musicians are creative and adaptable. In this recent article on. Continue reading
Artist’s guide to getting verified on TikTok
As with other social media platforms, it’s in your best interest to get your artist account verified on TikTok. Here, we walk you through how it’s done and what it. Continue reading
Spotify Fan Study: What it can do for you and what it can’t
In an effort to help artists better understand their respective fanbases, Spotify is offering musicians access to a Fan Study, which provides valuable insights into the artist’s reach and listeners’. Continue reading
5 reasons every artist and music brand needs promo videos and how to afford it
Quality music videos and video press kits are essential marketng tools that often seem out of reach for the average working musician. Thanks to startups like Vloggi, which aggregates user-generated. Continue reading
