Co-Host Jay Gilbert’s Favorite Music Biz Weekly Podcast Episodes
Jay Gilbert spent 18 years at Universal Music, most recently as VP New Media and Online Marketing. He's been on the cutting edge of digital sales and marketing at Universal, Starbucks. Continue reading
How An “Oddball” Venue In Brooklyn Became A Haven For Artists
This article explores the phenomenon that is Brooklyn's National Sawdust, a new venue and crew working to make life easier for artists by helping them to bring their vision to. Continue reading
How To Comment On FCC’s Attack On Net Neutrality and Why The Indie Music Community Must Speak Out NOW
On a 2-1 party line vote, the FCC began the process of dismantling net neutrality. A new comment period has opened and every member of the indie music community must. Continue reading
How To Slum As A Rock Critic, Like The Rock Critics Before You
In this piece David Gerard looks at the collective state of music journalism today, bemoaning its content and quality, but also looking that potential merits of critical music writing, both. Continue reading
Guide To Department of Justice Ruling On 100% Licensing
A new ruling from the Department of Justice has confused many in the industry, from songwriters to publishers and even some lawyers. Here we break down the new ruling in. Continue reading
PledgeMusic’s Lead Investor Magna Funds Indie Label Loud & Proud
In 2016, Magna followed a $3M 2014 investment in PledgeMusic to take a 'major position' in the crowdfunder and finance Noisetrade and Set.fm acquisitions. Now, Magna has invested in Loud &. Continue reading
10 Reasons Every Musician Should Buy A Ticket To A Music Festival [Kosha Dillz]
"I got to give you reasons to go to Coachella (or another major festival) next year.. I think there are so many but maybe you aren’t convinced that watching it. Continue reading
Matt Epp & Faouzia Take Top Honors At International Songwriting Competition
The International Songwriting Competition has announced that Canadian musician Matt Epp and Morocco-born Manitoba-raised Faouzia have won the contest's grand prize for 2016 for their co-written song “The Sound Ft.. Continue reading
