New Generation of Wu-Tang MCs Hacking Music Distribution on Blend
From the Official Wu-Tang Blog. As an art form, Hip Hop has always been a champion of open source creative processes. From DJs extending breakbeats from classic funk and soul. Continue reading
How They Made The Music Video: OK Go and Tweedy
I often round up music videos using new tech but today's examples from OK Go and Tweedy focus more on the process of making the videos than on anything radically. Continue reading
Get Your Music Metadata Right With These 10 Editors
By Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. The other day I wrote a post on why creating the proper metadata for a song or album is so important. A number of. Continue reading
Recruit Your Fave Band’s Fanbase With Your Own Afterparty Show
By Andrew Hall from the Sonicbids Blog. Ain’t no party like an afterparty, ‘cause an afterparty gets you a bunch of new fans. How many times after seeing one of. Continue reading
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