The Value Of Giving Away Your Music For Free
By Farah Joan Fard from the Sonicbids Blog. If you saw the headline of this article and the words "giving away" sent chills down your spine, I hear your fear.. Continue reading
The Importance of Music Video Promotion
Jesse Cannon of Musformation.com talks to Andy Gesner of HIP Video Promo. The following is a transcript of their discussion. Jesse: This interview is rewarding for anybody who’s an artist. Continue reading
Hushed Events Lets Artists Rewards Fans With Private Calls Using Temporary Numbers
Private messaging and calls enter a new promotional dimension with the launch of Hushed Events. Hushed is known for providing temporary phone numbers for smartphone calls using their app to. Continue reading
Spoon’s Indie Record Store Instant Vinyl Gratification Campaign Is A Big Hit
UPDATE: We heard from Team Spoon overnight. Yesterday was release day and many indie stores are already sold out of the unique vinyl promotion. Typical was this tweet from Nashville's. Continue reading
16-Point Band Website Assessment Checklist
Having a website is a must in today's music industry. If you're slacking in that department, you might want to consider tightening the reins. Are your photos sharp and recently. Continue reading
MTV Has A Plan To Help Sell More Albums
MTV, VH1 and CMT are launching "First" a multi-platform campaign to promote newly released albums. Starting with two arists that certainly don't need extra marketing help, Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande,. Continue reading
What They Really Mean: The Musician’s Guide To Industry Speak
Networking is one of the most crucial components to any job in any industry. Your ability to connect and stay connected can easily make or break you. Knowing what you. Continue reading
The Artists Declaration of Independence: Johnny’s Story Part 3
By Jamie Leger of Modern Artists Academy. This is part three of the ongoing series – The Artists Declaration of Independence: The Transition To The Modern Music Industry. If you’d. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
How Much Does A Major Act Get For Playing A Concert? Universal Expands DIY Digital Music Distro and A&R Platform Spinnup Wolfgang's Vault Bringing 12,000 More Concert Videos To YouTube. Continue reading
High [and Low] Points In SoundCloud’s Failed Attempts To Communicate With Angry Musicians
It would be easy to paint the scenario that SoundCloud has gone so corporate that its primary partners (and co-owners) are now the major labels, its primary users are casual. Continue reading
