Five Questions For Berklee’s John Kellogg, Author Of “Take Care of Your Music Business”
Here entertainment lawyer and assistant chair of Music Business/Management at Berklee College of Music in Boston, John Kellogg Esq, answers five questions ranging from how to advance one's career, to the ins. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
Time to ditch the excuses and take action! This week we have advice on how to promote your independent music release, book your first gigs, and four social media platforms you. Continue reading
Japanese Idol, Music As Merchandise And PledgeMusic’s Evil Twin… Is This The Future Of Music?
Paying top dollar to receive VIP treatment from your favorite artist is nothing new in the music industry, but in Japan, Idol fans have taken this to the next level,. Continue reading
Can The Release Of Another Jay Z Album Benefit Tidal?
Although Jay-Z signed a massive deal requiring that he release three albums within the decade, there are so far no signs that a new record is forthcoming, and some question. Continue reading
4 Social Media Platforms Your Band May Not Be Using (But Should Be)
Pretty much every band or artist hoping to engage with a modern audience has some kind of presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, but for those who want to use social media. Continue reading
Time Is Running Out To Enter NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest
With the deadline for NPR's second ever Tiny Desk Contest looming just around the corner (February 2 to be exact) NPR's Ben Naddaff-Hafrey offered PledgeMusic some advice on what an entry. Continue reading
The Secret To Creating A Successful Live Concert Business [FREE WEBINAR TODAY]
Although for many artists, recorded music is no longer as profitable as it once was, this is not the case for live performance which remains quite lucrative, provided all right components are. Continue reading
The Internet Has Killed The Record Deal: How To Launch An Album On Your Own
Living in the digital age, the resources necessary for recording an album are easily available, but when it comes to making said music available to the public, it's easy to. Continue reading
The True Cost Of Recording And Releasing A Single [Dave Kusek]
Many artists who sit down to write a single often do so without thinking through the expenses they will encounter before the song can actually be released. By going over. Continue reading
