On Eve Of The Internet Radio Fairness Act Hearings
(UPDATE 3) With Congressional hearings set for Wed. 11/28, David Macias, president of Nashville based label services company Thirty Tigers, shares his views on The Internet Radio Fairness Act. Somewhere. Continue reading
Upward Spiral 14: Interview With Joey Flores Of Earbits, Internet Radio Royalties, Startups & More
This episode has the guys talking with Joey Flores, founder of streaming service Earbits, for a lively discussion about internet radio royalties and what it takes to be a start-up. Continue reading
Making Dollars: Clearing Up Spotify Payment Confusion
(UPDATED) By David Macias, president of Nashville based label services company Thirty Tigers. Much of the recent discourse about the music business reminds me of listening to partisan political commentators. Continue reading
Why Artists Should Sell To Fans And Let Labels Sell To Consumers
Guest post by Benji Rogers (@BenjiKRogers) for sidewinder.fm, a music and tech think tank. Rogers is the CEO and founder of PledgeMusic. I'm tired of the gimmicks that surround music. Continue reading
5 Annoying Conversations Non-musicians Will Have With You
Guest post by musician and female emcee Dreama Anybody who is more than a hobbyist in music, will know that it is constant. It isn’t something you do on a whim,. Continue reading
Trends And Behaviors For Effective Email Marketing [INFOGRAPHIC]
One of the most proven and effective ways for an artist to connect with their fan base is through the collection of email addresses. While Facebook Likes and Twitter followers. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
The Most Honest Interview about the Music Industry Ever Featuring Jacke Conte of Pomplamoose 6 Lessons from Nickelback On Making It in Music Even if You Despise Their Very Existence. Continue reading
The Most Honest Interview About the Music Industry Ever, Featuring Jacke Conte of Pomplamoose
The following interview is a lightly edited and condensed trascript of an episode of The Upward Spiral, Hypebot's music and tech podcast. Jason Spitz: Welcome Jack Conte. Jack Conte: Hello. Continue reading
4 Tips For Bands On Working With Publicists
DIY is great but it doesn't have to mean Do It [All] Yourself. Having a knowledgeable publicist in your corner can make a big difference in growing your career as. Continue reading
Slacker Radio Launches “New Music First” Stations To Help Find Up-And-Coming Artists
While digital music services like Pandora may have gained the adoration of casual music fans preferring the lean-back approach to music discovery, music enthusiasts – those wanting to be the first to. Continue reading
