TODAY IS LAST DAY To Participate In “How Do You Make Money From Music?” Survey
Today is the last day to participate in The Future of Music Coalition's Artist Revenue Streams research survey "How Do You Make Money From Music?" If you're a working musician. Continue reading
The Essential Role Of Artist Management In A Post-Label World
James Barton and Brian Message are London-based music managers and representatives of the Music Managers Forum UK. They recently shared "Lessons from the Industry Formerly Known as 'The Record Business'",. Continue reading
MC Lars On DIY Success & Making A Living In Music [VIDEO]
This guest post is by Bob Baker of www.TheBuzzFactor.com Since 2006, hip-hop artist MC Lars has been a poster boy for indie music success and the DIY work ethic. After. Continue reading
6 Ways To Fail At Promoting Music Online
On the Culture Bully blog, Chris DeLine takes whack at almost every indie band, label and publicist that ever tried to get the attention of a music journalist. "How to. Continue reading
VibeDeck Adds $12 Per Year Premium Services
Free music sales platform VibeDeck is adding premium services which users can subscribe to on an à la carte basis. SoundScan reporting, pre-orders and track teasers (previews instead of full. Continue reading
Getonic: Buy Music Directly On Any Facebook Wall. No Credit Card Required
The focus for musicians to sell directly to their fans continues to intensify, and looks like it won't slow for the foreseeable future. By bypassing the labels and traditional distribution. Continue reading
The Secret Behind Hit Songs – The Musical Trinity Part 3: Arrangement
This is the final part in a three-part series by audio engineer and musician, Josh Srago. Click here to revisit Part-1 (Engineering), and here for Part-2 (Songwriting). The last prong of the musical. Continue reading
D.I.Y. Advice For Indie Artists From CMJ Music Panels
Last week's CMJ 2011 Music Marathan & Film Festival had lots of panels and lots of performances. Here are some nuggets of advice for indie artists from music industry panelists. Continue reading
Topspin: How To Make Money Selling On YouTube [VIDEO]
This week YouTube launched Merch Store, a new feature for YouTube partner channels that offers direct to fan sales of merchandise, downloads, concert tickets and more. Google confirm to us. Continue reading
The Secret Behind Hit Songs – The Musical Trinity Part 2: Songwriting
This is Part-2 in a three-part series by audio engineer and musician, Josh Srago. Click here to revisit Part-1 (Engineering). Songwriting Songwriting is a completely subjective thing to people. While. Continue reading