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Bandsintown Launches Free Artist Analytics Tool

[UPDATED] Concert discovery and marketing app Bandsintown today introduced a free analytics tool that taps into its user base of 15 million concert goers. Bandsintown Manager allows musicians and their. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/03/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Accessibility, Adrian Belew, Amon Tobin, Artist, Bandsintown, Brewery, Chicago, concert, Facebook, Google search

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5 Crowdfunding Backer Rewards That Work for Indie Musicians

Guest Post by Adam Bernard on Sonicbids Blog You're an artist, you need money, and you want to attempt to generate those funds via an engaging crowdfunding campaign. That's all well and good, but. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/02/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: A Great Big World, Aaron Davis Hall, American Society of Composers, ariel hyatt, Authors and Publishers, bEATPORT, Belmont University, Cover version, New York City, Taylor Swift, YouTube

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Magic!, Leonard Cohen Lead 2015 Juno Nominees

The 2015 Juno nominees were announced on Tuesday with Canadian reggae-pop group Magic! leading the pack with 5 nominations, including for Single of the Year, Breakthrough Group of the Year,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/29/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Avril Lavigne, Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, GoFundMe, Hampton Beach, Juno Award, Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year, Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year, Leonard Cohen, Music of Canada, New Hampshire

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Why Are Artist Managers Taking Center Stage?

By Eric Peckham on Medium.com The evolving music industry is turning top managers into moguls—operating across media, tech and consumer brands The evolution of the music industry is putting greater power into the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/28/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: 'N Sync, Alex Rodriguez, Artist, Barbra Streisand, Benji Madden, Big Gipp, Cameron Diaz, Carly Simon, Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake

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5 Truths About Today’s Music Industry That Indie Artists Need To Understand

By Bobby Borg on Sonicbids Blog In the information age in which we live, falsehoods, myths, and misnomers about today's music business are prevalent. But if you want to get ahead. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)

Tags: Amazon Kindle, Booting, Borg (Star Trek), Capital punishment, Child pornography, Communication, Compact disc, Competitor analysis, Twitter, USB flash drive

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Exposure Is Mostly Bullshit… Mostly

As an independent artist, it can be very easy to want to find as many opportunities to gain exposure. For some, getting exposure can be a challenge. For others, exposure. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 1990s in music, Advertising, Artist, Badfinger, brand, Brand awareness, Business class, music industry, public relations, Target audience

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5 Things You Should Never Say Onstage

By Dylan Welsh on Sonicbids Blog Many of my musician friends, especially the ones who lead their own bands, spend a lot of time worrying about and planning out what they're going to say. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/26/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Alfred Reed, Alternative rock, Artist, Atlanta, Boston, Boyhood (film), Brand New, Brass band, Chief Sealth International High School, Sonicbids

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Google Tells Zoe Keating: Sign Music Key Deal or We'll Block Your YouTube Channel Why You Should Give A Shit About SEO Pink Floyd's Nick Mason Puts Spotlight On Apple's. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/24/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Robomagic: Ex-AEG Exec Launches Next-Gen Live Touring Company

Rob Hallett, former head of AEG Live's UK operation, has returned to the music business as the head of a new venture, Robomagic. According to Music Week, Hallett bills Robomagic as a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/23/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Adam and the Ants, Airplay, Ben Cook (actor), Box TV, British Academy of Songwriters, Britney Spears, business, Charli XCX, Composers and Authors, Music Week, United Kingdom

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The Musician’s Guide To Setting And Achieving Goals For 2015 [Arial Hyatt]

With 2015 just getting underway, it may be time as a musician to re-calibrate your goals for the new year. If you are a seasoned independent artist, this time in. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aaron Davis Hall, ariel hyatt, Crowd funding, Goal (ice hockey), Goal setting, Google, Kristen Henderson, New Year's resolution, New York City, YouTube

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