SoundExchange Increases Quarterly Distributions
SoundExchange again broke its own record for quarterly royalty payments to musicians and record labels with a distribution of $149 million for the second quarter of 2013. This represented a. Continue reading
Beyond House Parties: Intimate Shows Can Take Many Forms
BandPage CEO J Sider talks about recent success with Experiences for Musicians, a service aimed at increasing revenue for working bands. We just witnessed Wild Child’s successful intimate show Experience. Continue reading
Co-creating A Fanbase With Music Curation and What Artists Can Learn From Bloggers
By Yannick Servant of Digital Edge from Official.fm, a blog of resources for musicians and the new music industry. A recent profile of Spotify's Daniel Ek gave us a glimpse into. Continue reading
Sticker Power For Musicians: Digital Money Makers From Messaging To Photo Apps
At least two forms of digital stickers are offering new revenue streams for musicians taking advantage of visual content. One form of sticker is an enhanced emoticon used in messaging. Continue reading
Bandzoogle Acquires Onesheet To Expand Artist Website Platform
Popular musician web site platform Bandzoogle has acquired Onesheet for an undisclosed sum. San Francisco based Onesheet, which provides musicians and entertainers with quick single page social sites, was founded. Continue reading
Soundslice Tab Notation Featured In Dawes Cover Song Contest
Dawes is on tour and in the midst of a cover song contest using Soundslice Tab Notation to give beginners a chance to dive right in. The contest also utilizes. Continue reading
Promo Hutt Launches Pre-release Music Download Subscription Service
Earlier this month Promo Hutt launched a pre-release subscription service that allows music fans to gain early access to music by label. The project has its roots in the electronic. Continue reading
We Dare CMT & Radio To Make This A Hit: Gay-Themed Country Song Finds YouTube Success [VIDEO]
Given it's reliance on love of Mom, apple pie and conservative values, it's hard to imagine country radio or CMT embracing a gay themed love song. But thanks to YouTube,. Continue reading
12 Ways Bands & Brands Are Standing Out On @vanswarpedtour [Kosha Dillz]
By indie rapper Kosha Dillz (@koshadillz). It's Warped Tour season again, which means your favorite band you never heard of will be hustling amongst over 100 other bands in parking. Continue reading
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If John Lennon Auditioned For The Voice Getting Sensible About Pandora Royalties [Jay Frank] 10 Great Ways Musicians Are Using Instagram Video I Made More From 1 T-Shirt Sale Than. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Musicians Earning Revenue Via Fiverr's Newly Upgraded Gig Platform Pixies Return With 'Bagboy' Via BitTorrent, Topspin and YouTube DIY Music Sales: Artists.MTV Adds Downloads Carousel, Min.io Launches, GeoRiot Adds Amazon. Continue reading
