Dave Stewart Signs Multifaceted Deal With BMG
Established artists making label services deals rather than signing with a label have been gaining favor of the last few years. BMG is trying to accelerate the trend, signing top. Continue reading
Five Perfectly Acceptable Reasons to Turn Down a Gig
It's tempting, especially as a new band, to say yes to every show you're offered. You want to take advantage of every opportunity you get to make a mark in your. Continue reading
Sturgill Simpson Dominates 2015 LIBBY Indie Music Awards
The independent label community gathered at the Highline Ballroom in NYC last night to celebrate a year of achievements by the Independent music community at A2IM’s fourth annual Libera Awards. Continue reading
Zen & The Art of Marketing Music
A Quick Disclaimer: I tend to steer clear of buzzwords. This is doubly true when the buzzword is mixed with a religious or cultural reference. So, for all you “Email Marketing Gurus”,. Continue reading
This Just In: Taylor Swift Is Not The Savior Artists Need
I'm going to do something crazy and generally not advised on the internet: I'm going to try to make a nuanced argument that cannot be summarized just in the title. Continue reading
Touring Pastimes: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Time On The Road
In the hustle and bustle of touring, you can easily forget to have some fun. After all, what's the fun of playing in a city you don't actually get to. Continue reading
50% OFF MUSIC SALE! Apple To Pay Half Royalty Rate During 90 Free Trials
One by one yesterday, independent music trade groups and labels announced they would be signing revised contracts with Apple Music. It was a major victory for indies who had objected. Continue reading
Social Media Networks By The Numbers 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC]
How many followers does each social network have and what is their age breakdown? These key questions which, along with engagement, are key metrics that can help you decide where to. Continue reading
Snapchat for Musicians: Snap Your Friends, Snap Your Fans
At this point, the only way you don't know about Snapchat is if you've been literally living under a rock. Even the most off-the-grid among us know that Snapchat is mobile platform that. Continue reading
Beatport Adds Free Embeddable Music Player, Artists To Be Paid For Every Stream
The money that artists make when music is played online is very slowly inching upward. That pace should accelerate when Apple launches, or will after it gets past a controversial. Continue reading
