Praverb the Wyse: A DIY Music Writer Passes
Earl Patrick McNease, better known as Praverb the Wyse, passed on September 17. I didn't start checking out his DIY industry blogging until this summer and I was late to. Continue reading
Music/Tech/Media Deals: From Startup Funding To Big Brand Partnerships
Lots of deals and funding news of late. Here's a quick roundup including funding for Artiphon and Musikki, deals between Deezer x Bose and SoundHound x TouchTunes plus Gracenote's acquisition. Continue reading
After SiriusXM Win, The Turtles Slap Pandora With $25 Million Class-Action Lawsuit
Fresh off their court win against Sirius XM in a landmark decision forcing digital broadcasters to pay royalties on the performance of pre-1972 recordings, Flo & Eddie of The Turtles. Continue reading
SXSW Getting Too Big For Austin? Maybe They Should Have 3 Separate Events
A new report on safety, crowd control and brand protection during SXSW is now adding additional heat to ongoing discussions about how best to address the incredible growth of the. Continue reading
Music Streaming is “just dressed-up piracy” says Rosanne Cash
Singer and songwriter Roseanne Cash has testified passionately before Congress on the need for copyright reform. But Johnny Cash's little girl also has some strong opinions about music streaming –. Continue reading
8 Key Parts Your Music EPK Must Have
By Musician and Marketing Consultant Solveig Whittle (@shadesofsolveig). I’m in the process of updating the Solveig & Stevie EPK (electronic press kit) for our new album release. I also have. Continue reading
Thom Yorke’s BitTorrent Bundle Passes 1.2 Million Downloads
Last Friday, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke released a new solo album "Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes" via BitTorrent. As of today, it has been downloaded more than 1 million times; including both free downloads of the. Continue reading
Getting Gigs: What To Do Before You Start Looking
By Yannick Ilunga from the The Jazz Spotlight. Some do it for the thrill of being on stage. Some do it to see the world, while for others it is. Continue reading
Apple Pushes Labels For Lower Prices, New Features In Search Of Streaming Music’s Sweet Spot
It's not a new argument. If monthly subscription prices for music were lower – say $5 instead of $10 – more people would be willing to pay' thus, leading to. Continue reading
Use Your Creativity To Increase Music Merch Sales
By Dave Kusek from the Sonicbids Blog. A lot of people in the music industry call merchandise one of the best revenue streams musicians have left. Sometimes, however, getting people. Continue reading
