Eventbrite Files For IPO [Report]
Eventbrite, the popular indie and D.I.Y. ticketer, has reportedly filed for an IPO for later this year. The company’s lead underwriters are Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase, according to the. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
This week, we provided sage council to the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there on a variety of issues, including how to jumpstart your video marketing strategy, how to get the world. Continue reading
How To Spend Less, But Sell More Tickets
While every artist and promotor wants sold out shows, pouring endless amounts of money into every aspect of marketing isn't usually an option for the typical musician. This piece looks. Continue reading
The Problem With Perfect: The Power Of Musical Mistakes
While an error in either recording or performance is bane of many musicians' existence, such errors aren't necessarily the worst thing that can happen. In fact, some mistakes can ultimately. Continue reading
Getting To The Top Of The Pile When Submitting Your Music For Licensing
With record deals no longer what they once were, and live shows and merch sales notoriously unstable, music licensing has become one of the best ways to make reliable and. Continue reading
Tunecore Adds Facebook, Instagram Monetization
DIY distributor TuneCore has added a new opportunity – Facebook and Instagram monetization. Facebook recently cut licensing deals with all three majors, Merlin and others for music on all its. Continue reading
Spotify Opens Access To Official Playlist Editors To All, Guarantees Release Radar Placement
Spotify has launched a new beta feature that gives artists, labels and their teams a channel to submit unreleased music directly to their editorial team for playlist consideration. The new. Continue reading
5 Tips To Jumpstart A YouTube Marketing Strategy
While promoting your music may have gotten easier, doing so successfully has only gotten harder. In this piece Joan Selby illustrates how artists can flip their YouTube video marketing strategy. Continue reading
Why The World Doesn’t Yet Care About Your Music
As a musician, getting the world to pay attention to your music can be one of the most frustrating and heartbreaking tasks you will face. This piece explores why it. Continue reading
Chance The Rapper Buys ‘Chicagoist’ Entertainment and Local News Site
In a pretty rad business move, Chance The Rapper purchased local news, culture and entertainment website Chicagoist, and announced the news earlier this week in his new song “I Might. Continue reading
