CMA Songwriter Series Returns To Nashville
As part of the events and activities leading up to The 48th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Country Music Association is bringing the CMA Songwriters Series back. Continue reading
10 Top Direct-to-Fan Platforms Compared In New Wicksteed Works Report
Wicksteed Works is a London-based direct-to-fan consulting and services company who design, manage and execute digital campaigns for musicians. Today they released their guide to direct-to-fan platforms comparing 10 top. Continue reading
Artists Confront Spotify At Soho House Meeting
By Chris Castle from Music Technology Policy. Spotify is conducting a artist relations charm offensive in New York, Nashville and Los Angeles. (This is a time to be thankful I. Continue reading
Culture Collide and BandPage Make Upcoming LA and SF Summits Free For Students and Musicians
By Alan Miller, Founder of Culture Collide. When I started the Culture Collide festival in Los Angeles in 2010, it was born out of an idea that came to me. Continue reading
The Musician’s Guide To Sending A Proper Press Release
By Kim Kelly from the Sonicbids Blog. As part of my job as a music journalist, I sift through anywhere from 50 to way-too-many press releases daily, separating the wheat. Continue reading
The Cyber PR Guide to Creating an Effective Music Marketing Plan (Part 2 of 3)
Knowing how to release new material is a big task in today's music industry. With so many outlets, its hard to know what to utilize, who to turn to, or. Continue reading
Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers Sign With Audiam For YouTube, Spotify, Other Digital Services
Audiam today announced agreements with Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers to exclusively represent each band's publishing catalogs in North America FOR YouTube, Spotify, Beats, Google Play, Rhapsody, Deezer, Amazon. Continue reading
The 7 Fundamental Steps To Cover Band Success (Part 1 of 2)
There are countless resources for musicians and bands working with originial material. Marketing gurus are constantly blasting out how-to guides, giving pointers to those musicians looking to build their fanbase.. Continue reading
Deadline To Showcase #SXSW Music 2015 Is Approaching Fast
With news surfacing last week that SXSW wants the city of Austin to limit "unofficial" activity, official SXSW showcases are becoming increasingly important. Last year 2,300-acts showcased including nearly 600 international. Continue reading
Everclear Spoofs U2’s Apple Album Giveaway [VIDEO]
U2's Apple album giveaway which generated massive promotion and more than a little controversy, can now add comedy to its accomplishments. With help from Funny Or Die, Everclear offers up a. Continue reading
