Could Beatport Save SFX? Bankrupt Co. Decides Not To Sell EDM Store Because It’s So Damn Successful
In a bid to raise much need cash, a bankrupt SFX first put EDM music service Beatport up for sale. Then they postponed the sale and gutted Beatport staff and. Continue reading
Singer-Songwriter Michelle Shocked Protests Her Own Show
The final in a series of what would have been three concerts by singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked, originally scheduled for July 33rd at Newberry Music Hall was canceled after Shocked conducted. Continue reading
5 (Mostly Free) Things To Give Away at Your Next Gig To Turn Attendees Into Fans
Everybody enjoys free stuff, but many artists just starting out can't afford to chuck expensive items like t-shirts and vinyls into the crowd without any kind of compensation. Still, giving things. Continue reading
10 Ways To Book More House Concerts
Sought after by many artists, but singer-songwriters and acoustic acts in particular, house concerts are in many ways the holy grail of live shows, requiring little promotion while still providing. Continue reading
Fallen Superstars Given A Promise Of Life After Death
As fans of recently deceased artists such as Prince, Bowie, and many others, are forced to confront their favorite musicians' mortality, some innovators within the music industry are working to. Continue reading
Magnifi To Shut Down After Raising $9.35 Million
From launching as DeliRadio and then pivoting to MAGNIFI, this team always focused on promoting local music scenes and new artists. Now, like too many of their peers in music tech. Continue reading
Bankrupt SFX Ended Month $5.5 Million Richer Than It Started It
Late last week, SFX filed its monthly operating report for with the US Bankruptcy Court, alongside a request to increase the cash bonuses it was using to retain key employees,. Continue reading
How To Calm Your Nerves Before A Show
Many performers suffer from pre-performance jitters and although normal, such nervous energy before a show can often have a detrimental impact on one's performance. Here we look at some techniques. Continue reading
5 Performance Psyc Skills Every Artist Should Master
Beyond the obvious technical expertise required to put on a good live show, musicians also need to be able to arm themselves with a certain set of performance psychology skills, or. Continue reading
Have We Reached Peak Festival Attendance? Bonnaroo 2016 Ticket Sales Down 46%
When a touchstone music festival has a 46% attendance drop, does it signal we've reached peak festival attendance? It's too soon to call it a trend, but a signification number. Continue reading
