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
Read The Email From Grooveshark’s Co-Founder That Lost A Lawsuit and Doomed His Company
Despite a defiant response yesterday, Grooveshark appears to be a company on the brink of failure. New York Judge Thomas Griesa all but negated the company's Digital Millennium Copyright Act safe. Continue reading
10 Reasons A Lawyer Won’t Shop Your Demo
By Mita Carriman Esq from the Carriman Law Group PLLC. As a music lawyer, one of the most frequent services that artists contact me about is for demo shopping -and. Continue reading
