The Rise of the Musicpreneur (Part 3/3)
Exploring what it takes to be an entrepreneur in the music industry, Tommy Darker wraps up his three part series on how to successfully be what he calls a musicpreneur.. Continue reading
Content Is Still Hot: Nas Finds Investors For Mass Appeal, Mountain Dew x Complex = Green Label
Music-related content creation jobs took a hit with the recent closing of many AOL Music sites. But new possibilities are emerging as Mass Appeal returns with a vengeance and $1.2. Continue reading
Who Needs a Record Label?
Have you been wondering if you should be pursuing a record label or whether you're just wasting your time? There has never been a better time to be an independent. Continue reading
3 Bottlenecks Holding Direct-To-Fan Marketing Back
By Jason Spitz (@jasonspitz), an e-commerce expert who helps bands, comedians, and other artists build direct-to-fan businesses. 1. Shopping Habits One big bottleneck to reaching the full potential of direct-to-fan is the. Continue reading
Free Social Media Marketing & Sales Platform For Musicians, Yala Backstage Launches
Yala Music, the leading Arabic based music service, this week announced the launch of Yala Backstage, a free social media marketing platform designed to capture and monetize social media audiences. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
The Business Of Phish: Building A Tribe 20 Tips For A Kickass Musician's Facebook Page Kosha Dillz On 8 Ways Musicians Can Gain Media Coverage Indirectly Indie Artist Ian Moore. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Pink In Open Letter To Fans: "Kiss My Entire… Ass" RIAA Revamps Gold & Platinum Certifications: 100 On Demand Plays = 1 Sale Infographic: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) For Musicians. Continue reading
New Videos: David Bowie Gets “Explicit”? Jack Conte Goes “Completely Batshit”?
An assortment of recent music videos were promoted or described as having racy material but, despite a selection that includes the old guard, David Bowie, the young contender, Jack Conte,. Continue reading
Music Ad Watch: Wilco Drummer Glenn Kotche Makes A Faucet Commercial [VIDEO]
(UPDATED) In the new "Instumental Touch" tv ad for Delta Faucets’ Touch2O Technology, Wilco percussionist Glenn Kotche plays a a bevy of faucet The spot shows of Delta's touch it. Continue reading
The Business Of Phish: Building A Tribe
A recent post on the Priceonomics Blog looked at "The Business of Phish" with a focus on the early years of Phish's steady development and the eventual emergence of Phish. Continue reading
