ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN Song Registration Gets Easier With MusicMark Collaboration
Three major performing rights organizations (PROs), ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN, are working together to make it possible for music publishers to submit songs to all three at once through their. Continue reading
If You Want Fan Attention On Mobile, You Need An App [STUDY]
A new study by app analytics firm Flurry shows time spent on mobile devices by the average US consumer rose to 2 hrs and 42 minutes per day in the. Continue reading
Rabbl Raises $775K To Grow Concert Crowdfunding Platform
Rabbl launched in late 2012 with a focus on concert crowdfunding. They got a wave of publicity in fall 2013 due to a NY Times article but we haven't heard. Continue reading
Beats Music Sells Topspin To Transom Capital Group
(UPDATED) Beats Music has sold the Topspin music ecommerce platform to Transom Capital Group, owners of BandMerch and Cinderblock. They will continue to operate the ecommerce and fulfillment operation under the Topspin. Continue reading
Us Vine Their Way To Major Label Deal, Shorty Awards with #6SecondCovers
Us, aka UsTheDuo, is a husband-and-wife musical team that turned some quick promo Vine videos into a following that's helped them get on tv and land a major label record. Continue reading
Crowdfunding the Right Way
Making music a lucrative career is a lifelong battle for many musicians. While there are many new obstacles such as digital downloading, piracy, etc that can work against any rising. Continue reading
Travel With A Musical Instrument? Fill Out This Survey To Improve Domestic and Foreign Travel
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is gathering data for their efforts to improve travel conditions for musicians traveling with instruments both in the U.S. and internationally. They're asking all. Continue reading
Alternative Money Making Approaches for Musicians Failing to Sell Records
There is no doubt music sales have changed enormously since the changeover to digital downloads. Being able to buy individual songs at the touch of a button has seriously limited. Continue reading
Presell Your Songs-In-Progress One Track At A Time With Spawnsong
Spawnsong is an interesting new take on a music sales and discovery platform. Musicians upload song snippets and listeners can preorder the track-in-progress. It seems to be getting shoveled into. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
10 Secrets Of Social Media For Musicians What To Do When Your Album Leaks 10 Steps To Building A Career As a Full-Time DIY Musician CD Baby Sync Licensing Paid. Continue reading
