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
Music Industry Mulls Single Global Release Day
Music industry trade groups the RIAA and IFPI are pushing for the adoption of a single global release day for music, according to reports surfacing this week. Currently new music. 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
Blue Music Group Pulls Music From Spotify Citing “Pitiful” Rates
Niche jazz and classical label Blue Music Group has withdrawn its music from Spotify citing low royalty payments. Blue Music specializes in music from Scandinavian, one of Spotify's strongest markets. "Having. Continue reading
Merlin and Pandora Cut Direct Licensing Deal For Indie Music
Global rights agency for the independent label sector, Merlin has cut a direct licensing deal with Pandora. The deal, which applies to the United States, gives Merlin's 20,000 independent record labels and distributors. Continue reading
Who Stole the Music Business? And How You Can Get a Piece of the Loot?
The music business has been and is continuing to be a tough nut to crack. lt takes an unmatched work ethic to be competitive and it takes a lot of. Continue reading
YouTube’s Fred Beteille Elected Chairman of Music Business Association Board
Fred Beteille, Product Manager at YouTube, has been elected Chairman of the Music Business Association (Music Biz) Board of Directors. He replaces outgoing Chairman Rachelle Friedman of J&R Music & Computer. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Why Email Is Still a Vital Marketing Tool for Musicians & More
Dave Cool | Why Email Newsletters Are Still a Vital Marketing Tool for Musicians Thomas Honeyman | How Art Became Advertising Lukas Camenzind | What I Learned About Songwriting From Being. Continue reading
Vinyl Crunch Worsens For Indie Labels: Time For A Record Press Kickstarter?
Jack White's #1 album debut with vinyl accounting for 30% sales, as well as his creative approach, feels like another breakthrough in the land of vinyl. But, according to one. Continue reading
Merlin Slashes Indie Music Admin Fees Another 17%
Independent music global rights agency Merlin has lowered its fees yet again. After a 50% drop on 2013, Merlin today announced another 17% reduction. As of June 1, the agency’s administration fees. Continue reading
Alligator Record’s Bruce Iglaur Wins Digital Music Innovation Award
Airplay Direct has named industry veteran Bruce Iglaur, President & Founder of Alligator Records, as the recipient of the first Iconic Innovators award. The award was created to recognize innovators in. Continue reading
