Twitter Partners with Soundcloud To Add Music, Audio To Tweets
Starting today, select SoundCloud creators can use Twitter audio cards to share music and audio right in their followers’ Twitter timelines on iOS and Android by hitting a play button. Continue reading
New U.S. Tax Court Ruling Should Help Indie Artists
By entertainment attorney and indie artist Christiane Cargill Kinney (@musicalredhead) from The DIY Musician. As independent musicians, there are many times when we have to work second jobs to make. Continue reading
7 Powerful Facebook Features That Bands Overlook
By Kaylee Bugg from the SonicBids Blog. Every band knows having a Facebook page is essential to reach new fans and have a healthy online social presence. For many, their Facebook page. Continue reading
Steve Rennie On The New Music Industry: It Really Is Easier But The Tough Didn’t Go Away
Steve "Renman" Rennie is likely best known as the music manager for Incubus who he's worked with from their initial record deal. Lately more are getting to know him through. Continue reading
DIY Musician Debunked: Of Course You Don’t Do It All Yourself
If you're venturing down the road of becoming a DIY Musician but fear that means going it alone, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Do it yourself does not,. Continue reading
Bandcamp Tests Patreon Style Artist Subscriptions, Adds Unlimited Video
Direct to fan platform Bandcamp continues its impressive evolution with the addition of a robust HD video feature to its PRO subscription plan that includesmultiple options to display videos on. Continue reading
How To Turn Your Fans Into Superfans
By Hugh McIntyre from the SonicBids Blog. While the term "fan" may be a bit vague at times, "superfan" is not. Superfans might not be as plentiful as those who. Continue reading
How To Fix Streaming Music’s Business Model
Op-ed by David Lowery of The Trichordist. It’s not that streaming can’t work. It can. It’s that Spotify is a bad business model that has unsustainable economics and exploits artists because. Continue reading
Does Your Band Need A Movement Coach?
Kevin Andrews is a Nashville-based choreographer and movement coach who works with country musicians on their stage presence in addition to such activities as choreographing music videos. He's focusing in. Continue reading
Musicians, Labels Save Money Using Tax Credits To Finance Recordings
By Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. Increasingly, music producers are looking for State tax credits before embarking on a project. While this has been a big part of television and movie. Continue reading