Jonathan Coulton: Does Net Famous Mean Famous?
Off The Internet & Onto The Stage Those of us who work in and write about d.i.y. and the new music business are always interested in artists who have built. Continue reading
How To Measure The Carbon Impact Of Your Tour
Julie’s Bicycle, a broad coalition of music, theatre and scientific experts committed to making the music industry green, has released a thorough study on the on the greenhouse gas emission. Continue reading
ASCAP Lawsuits Target 21 Venues In 13 States
As is does periodically, ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) yesterday filed 21 separate lawsuits against nightclubs, bars and restaurants in 13 states claiming infringement. According to. Continue reading
GigsWiz Opens Free Beta To All Artists
GigsWiz has opened its free fan request widget to all artists. Still in open beta, the service is designed to to help bands and their agents quantify the demand for gigs geographically,. Continue reading
Nimbit & JSR Merchandising Create New Partnership
Direct-to-fan platform Nimbit and entertainment retail and tour merchandiser JSR have announced a technology and co-marketing agreement. The deal creates an end-to-end merchandising and fan engagement offering for national touring artists. Continue reading
David Byrne’s TED Talk On How Place Drives Music
As his career grew, Talking Head founder David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. In this just released TED Talk video, recorded earlier this year, Byrne asks: Does. Continue reading
Korn Boycotts The Use Of BP Oil Products On Tour
And Encourages You to Do the Same In a response to the BP oil spill tragedy, the nu-metal act Korn has decided to boycott their products while on tour this. Continue reading
ArtistData Has Now Made 3.75 Million Updates
Adds 7 New Syndication Partners ArtistData recently delivered the 3.75 millionth syndicated update on behalf of its artist members. They've also made their syndication offering more powerful by adding 7 more. Continue reading
Imogen Heap: “So expensive to tour!”
Is Another Source of Income Shrinking? Touring was supposed to be the savior of music. Live concerts are something fans can't download, the story went, and thus will provide a. Continue reading
OK Go + Amanda Palmer: The Kings & Queen Of Modern D.I.Y. Join Forces
Two of the most visible proponents of modern music marketing, Amanda Palmer and OK Go are joining forces for both a design contest and live concert webcast this Monday ,May. Continue reading
