How To Grow Your Band’s Fanbase Creatively
By Yannick Ilunga from The Jazz Spotlight. This is probably old news to you: social media is a great way to build and grow a fan base. When looking for. Continue reading
Music Publishing Weekly Roundup 9.19.14: Pandora, Clear Channel, Spirit Music
Pandora has signed a music rights deal with BMG as of September 11th, 2014. In an effort to secure a more favorable deal for the songwriters and copyright holders, the 4th. Continue reading
Who Still Buys Music In 2014? [INFOGRAPHIC]
UPDATED: Even with the plethora of free and almost free music along with the zillion track libraries available to anyone willing to shell out just $5 – $10 a month,. Continue reading
Music Crowdfunding: Indiegogo Fixes Post-Funding Gap, Musicraiser Opens London Office
One of the big issues in crowdfunding is the gap between the end of a successful campaign and the delivery of whatever was funded. Indiegogo is now addressing that gap. Continue reading
Black Flag’s Henry Rollins On Pop Songs
"One of the nice things about a favorite pop song is that it's an unconditional truce on judgment and musical snobbery. You like the song because you just do, and. Continue reading
Spin Editor-in-Chief Craig Marks Exits As SpinMedia Receives $7.5 Million In Funding
A "restructuring" is in progress as now former Spin Editor-in-Chief Craig Marks is out. Marks says that, though his recent time at Spin was brief, he had a positive experience. Continue reading
Americana Award Winners 2014: Jason Isbell Dominates 13th Annual Honors
Jason Isbell was the top winner at the 13th annual Americana Music Awards, last night at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The singer-songwriter won the night's three top awards: song of. Continue reading
Watch David Letterman Mock The Eagles For Refusing To License Their Music
Late Night's David Letterman was taking an audience member to an Eagles show in New York that night and wanted Paul Schaffer and his house band to play some music. Continue reading
MTV European Music Awards 2014 Announces Nominees
MTV has announced the list of nominees for the 2014 European Music Awards, with Katy Perry and Ariana Grand leading the pack. Katy Perry, who has hosted the MTV European Music. Continue reading
AM NEWS BRIEF: Apple + Amazon Add Media Sharing, More U2, Azalea Sues, PC Music, PRS & More
THURSDAY 9.18.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web I 'Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For', but at least I'm on your iPhone. CLICK HERE Updated Continuously. Continue reading
