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How MySpace Totally Blew It’s Big Relaunch

Despite a beautiful looking redesign, the new MySpace has not gained any traction. Musicians and marketers that I've spoken to say they're not seeing any increased activity; and sadly, there's an. Continue reading

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TuneCore Paid $101.8 Million To Artists In 2012

Tunecore still refuses to comment on the ouster and subsequent battles with former CEO and co-founder Jeff Price, but the controversy hasn't stopped company from paying out a record $101.8. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

The 3 Most Profitable DIY Revenue Streams: And Why Many Artists Succeed At Only One Of Them Midem: Indie Labels "In Shock" Over MySpace "Free Ride" Licensing Policy Jonathan Coulton. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Dominate A Market In 12 Weeks, Twitter Addicition & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud   Bruce Warila: Are you addicted to Twitter? David Roberts: Dominate a Market in 12 Weeks David Roberts: Twitter Vine for Musicians  

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Lyrics Freaks and Streaming Programmers feat. Emily White (WVAU): Upward Spiral 18

The Upward Spiral is back! This episode catches the guys with writer, pundit and college radio GM Emily White, as she joins to discuss how lyrics are ripe for a richer. Continue reading

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CASH Music Launches Free Hosted Platform With Web Tools For DIY Musicians

CASH Music, a "nonprofit organization that builds open source tools for musicians," has launched a hosted version of their free platform designed to help artists take care of business. This. Continue reading

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Using Old-School Art Forms to Get New Exposure

If you think creating a splash in the digital age is all about making good use of new technologies, think again. Sometimes it's better to take an old, sometimes forgotten. Continue reading

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Music Crowdfunding News: Kevin Wortis, Radio Crowdfund, Detour London, Protest The Hero

Music crowdfunding has clearly established itself as another form of financing for musicians leaving crowdfunding critics looking increasingly out of touch. Much has already happened in 2013 with Girlie Action's. Continue reading

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The 3 Pillars Of Music Fan Engagement

In a previous post I talked about why it’s important that musicians interact with their fans. But how often should this be done? And for how long? Can managers, labels,. Continue reading

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Finding The One Key Metric That Matters For Your Career As A Musician

From time to time concepts and approaches from the world of tech startups have relevance to indie and DIY musicians. Recently the concept of "One Key Metric" has been making. Continue reading

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