Update Your Fans Without Getting On Their Nerves
By Hugh McIntyre from the Sonicbids Blog. Content is everything in this new digital world we live in, and no matter how small or insignificant it may seem to you,. Continue reading
Why The Press Is Ignoring Your Band’s Outreach
By Jhoni Jackson from the Sonicbids Blog. Here’s the scenario: You’ve meticulously crafted the perfect press email and sent it out to various journalists, but you’ve gotten zero replies. Now. Continue reading
Bridging The Gap Between Crowdfunding And Album Delivery With Your Own Album Campaign
One of the most powerful aspects of crowdfunding is the direct connections to fans that make it possible. But too many crowdfunding campaigns default to an old school music industry. Continue reading
Prerelease Power: 26% Of All Album Release Clicks Happen Before It Drops [INFOGRAPHIC]
(UPDATED) The team at GeoRiot analyzed clicks on new albums (where, when, and how they are happening) and interviewed industry insiders about the results. Some highlights: 26% of all new album click. Continue reading
5 Recording Tips For Vinyl Releases
If you're thinking about putting out a vinyl album there's a lot to consider. The turnaround time for production takes longer and extra things need to be done during the. Continue reading
$30,000 Kenny Loggins Kickstarter Living Room Concert Is Funded
A D.C. fan has succeeded in his fundraising campaign to stage a private Kenny Loggins concert in his living room. According to WJLA, Erick Sanchez reached his Kickstarter goal of $30,000. Continue reading
6 Social Media Tips for Entertainers
Social Media is becoming king in today's music industry. Whether you're just starting out as a DIY indie artist or you're Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, social media is (or should. Continue reading
Featuring.Me Creates New Music Revenue Stream With Customizable Songs
Featuring.Me is a startup based in Nashville that provides a chance for fans to choose from a number of options to create a customized song and, in the process, provides. Continue reading
New Music Business Strategies
Are you getting tired of putting endless effort into building your career in return for no reward? You're not the only one facing an uphill road in the music industry,. Continue reading
Spotify, BandPage Partner For Artist To Fan Sales
[UPDATED] Spotify has partnered with BandPage to add direct to fan sales to the popular music streamer. The integration is live today; and in addition to traditional merch offers like. Continue reading
What’s “Failed” Musician Mark Montgomery Got To Teach You? A Heck Of A Lot About Business!
Mark Montgomery went to Nashville with $800 and dreams of a music career. That didn't pan out but he didn't stop playing music, he just started making money, lots of. Continue reading
