Is Facebook Advertising For Bands Worth It?
Like so many quotes from the 1984 movie This is Spinal Tap, the phrase “Money Talks and Bullshit Walks” still holds up as a truism for the current state of. Continue reading
Lindsey Stirling Finds Her Audience Via YouTube After Total Industry Rejection
Pop classical violinist Lindsey Stirling recently released her debut album featuring original music after developing a strong presence on YouTube. Previously dissed on America's Got Talent and rejected by industry. Continue reading
#CMJ 2012 Wrap-Up: Event Overview, Barriers to Entry, Leveraging Digital & More
Today marked the final day of panel discussions during CMJ Music Marathon in New York City. Most rooms were packed with primarily young, fledgling musicians and music business professionals looking. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
The Heist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Take DIY Route to iTunes #1 Trent Reznor & David Byrne on DIY vs Major Labels What The New Myspace Will Offer Musicians &. Continue reading
How To Get More Views On YouTube
Guest post by Katonah Coster of Fame House Not surprisingly, artists and music brands have lately come to view YouTube network as one of the most critical pieces of their digital marketing strategies.. Continue reading
Tips On Becoming A Recording Studio Session Musician
Session musicians are needed for various musical projects and many dream of sitting in on cool gigs and traveling. On Music Think Tank, Darren has some tips on becoming a. Continue reading
Trent Reznor & David Byrne On DIY vs Major Labels
A talk Sunday night featuring David Byrne and Trent Reznor included an interesting discussion of the business options facing musicians today. Due to Trent Reznor's recent deal with Columbia Records. Continue reading
Hot Chip Fans Take Charge Of Marketing Crowdfunded Shows On Songkick Detour
Repost from Mike Masnick of TechDirt. We recently wrote about a new feature from Songkick, called Detour, that can be used to crowdsource a concert to guarantee for a performer. Continue reading
“Data Is The New Hustle” – Is The Music Business Getting Any Fairer?
During last Tuesday’s SF MusicTech Summit, I had the privilege of moderating a panel alongside several top minds within music and technology, where a short, yet powerful quote was said. Continue reading
The Heist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Take DIY Route To iTunes #1
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, the rapper and dj duo from Seattle, released their debut album The Heist last week. Having already reached #1 on the iTunes album chart, the release. Continue reading
