POLL: What Do You Think Of The $7.4 Million “Blurred Lines” Verdict?
When does "influenced by" become infringement? That's the question that every songwriter, publisher and label boss is asking after a jury awarded the estate of Marvin Gaye $7.4 million their battle with Robin. Continue reading
Couch By Couchwest Proudly Presents The Exact Opposite Of South By Southwest
Can't make it to Austin? Too smart to go during SXSW? Couch By Couchwest (CXCW) has been offering an alternative to the madness for five years running. Where? In the living. Continue reading
A 4-Week Plan to Prime Social Media for Your Album Release
When you're sitting on a pre-launched album, odds are you're chomping at the bit to get it out to your fans. Taking a deep breath to plan a strategic launch. Continue reading
Dear SXSW Band, You’re Screwing Up Your Career With Your Profile
"You made it through the SX gatekeepers and have a shot to impress writers, producers, PR people, labels, publishers, sponsors and all manner of music biz peeps, so why are you crapping. Continue reading
Rightsify Gives Rights Holders An Interactive Platform To View And Analyze Industry Data
Rightsify is bringing key data to rights holders and licensees by way of an easy-to-digest online dashboard that helps them better understand important industry trends to grow their business in the. Continue reading
5 Things To Share On Social Media (Besides Your Music)
"Think about how you, as a fan, want to interact with the bands you love. Sure, you like to know when they're dropping new music, but you also want to. Continue reading
Bandcamp Dilemma: Name Your Price or Pay Mine?
While most artists would like to make a little money off their recordings to keep their tour van on the road or to fund their next release, many new acts. Continue reading
Bands Shouldn’t Practice. They Should Rehearse.
When you are a touring musician, going to practice and rehearsing seem like the same thing but its not. How do you know that you are getting the most out. Continue reading
