We Are Hunted’s Stephen Phillips On The Limits Of Music Discovery [INTERVIEW]
By freelance writer Tyler Hayes of Liisten.com (@thealbumproject). Is 2013 the year when Music Discovery breaks into the mainstream? It seems like services are finally realizing they need a good. Continue reading
LessonFace Aggregates Massive Range Of Niches For Online Music Lessons
LessonFace is a recently launched platform for online music lessons that looks like a very solid contender in the space. In particular, they appear to be offering a much larger. Continue reading
To Indie Artists And Dreams
Musicians can utilize social media and other online tools to try and get their music heard. These tools should be seen as only a part of the promotion strategy. In. Continue reading
Chirpify: 0% Transaction Fees For D2F Music & Merch Sales Forever [Limited Time Offer]
Social ecommerce platform Chirpify, which facilitates in-stream social media sales, website sales and fundraising campaigns, is currently offering "independent artists" 0% transaction fees for the rest of their lives if. Continue reading
5 Things You Need to Know About Unofficial SXSW Showcases
SXSW is fast approaching and bands are preparing for their shows. If you aren’t playing in an official SXSW showcase, there are still many opportunities to perform. Get in on. Continue reading
Facebook Adding ‘Buy Ticket’ Buttons
Facebook is rolling out "Buy Ticket" buttons to users with Event pages. Clicking on the button takes the fan to third party sites to buy tickets, and event creators can. Continue reading
Daisy Chain: Dying Music Industry Sprouts New Hope
Guest post by Kyle Bylin, founder and editor of sidewinder.fm, a music and tech think tank. I. Invisible Funnel Industry pundits and executives looked at the file sharing and torrent. Continue reading
Derek Sivers: It’s All Who You Know?
You hear it all the time – in this business, it’s about who you know. It sounds intimidating, but simply contacting a stranger can lead to a worldwide network of. Continue reading
Tea For Tyrants Hits Kickstarter Goal To Bundle Digital Music With Physical Tea [Updated]
Tea for Tyrants is a project from Andy Angelos and Phil Lomac, the duo also known as Lovely Tyrants. To promote a new EP they decided to offer their own. Continue reading
The Major “Exposure” Of Macklemore And The Myth Of The Indie Artist [Updated]
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, along with Team Macklemore & Lewis by extension, have recently come under attack by writers at media outlets with solid brands such as NPR and Rap. Continue reading
Songwriting 101: Why Originality Matters
Do you play original songs or only play cover songs? The answer to this question can reveal your true intent, ambitions, and talent. When first starting out, musicians cover songs,. Continue reading
