Retailers and Independent Labels Unite Endorsing Monday Global Release Day
There has been a significant amount of industry chatter surrounding the abandonment of the national release day in order to make way for a globally unified release day. Retailers and. Continue reading
The Orchard Dumps SoundExchange, Goes Direct To SiriusXM For Royalties
Once only available to major players, direct deals with digital broadcasters and services are starting to trickle down into the music indie sector. The latest defection from SoundExchange is indie. Continue reading
Why (not) Bandcamp? [Emily White]
By Emily White of Whitesmith Entertainment & Dreamfuel Bandcamp is a platform I came across by accident in 2008. A platform I was seeking nonetheless, by asking everyone around me. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Move over Spotify and Rdio. YouTube Music Key is finally here. Robert Plant Denies There Was An $800 Million Offer To Reunite Led Zeppelin Everything You Need To Know. Continue reading
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5 Things That Smart Musicians Do Every Day Move over Spotify and Rdio. YouTube Music Key is finally here. Why The Spotify Uber Partnership Matters More Than You Think. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
5 Things That Smart Musicians Do Every Day How Facebook's Changes In Paid Advertising Will Affect Your Marketing Efforts Why You Should Be Using Instagram as a Musician (And All. Continue reading
How To Make Streaming Royalties Fair(er)
By Sharky Laguana, CEO of Bandago. This article originally appeared on Medium.com Streaming services, most notably Spotify (by far the largest) use what could be called a parimutuel royalty system:. Continue reading
Brands + Bands | Value Redefined [Next Big Sound + FRUKT]
Music industry analytics firm Next Big Sound and FRUKT, a marketing company dedicated to the creating and delivering of smart ideas for brands through strategic partnerships with entertainment influencers, just. Continue reading
How to Pitch Your Band When You Can’t Afford PR
By Amy Sciarretto on Sonicbids Blog As my recent "Ask a Publicist" article explained, having a publicist is an essential tool for your band's growth and success. But not every band can afford the spend, depending. Continue reading
Where Creativity Thrives: BitTorrent Users Show Appreciation and Dedication to the Arts
BitTorrent has tasked themselves with the building of a sustainable ecosystem for artists and fans alike. Fostering a community where fans can connect directly with artists and vice versa, BitTorrent. Continue reading
