Could Clowdy Be The LinkedIn Of The Creative Industry?
Clowdy, the online creative community platform, has announced the release o new features that could rival LinkedIn for the creative industry. Currently, you can upload unlimited content, connect with your. Continue reading
Why the ‘no platinum albums’ story in the US probably doesn’t mean the sky is falling.
By Steve Lawson from SteveLawson.net There’s one story that’s been circulating a lot over the last few days amongst musicians on social media – “2014 is first year ever with ZERO platinum-certified records” – it. Continue reading
Beats To Become Part Of iTunes As Apple’s Music Sales Fall 14% This Year
Global music sales at Apple’s iTunes are down 13% – 14% since the start of the year, according to a new report. The reason are obvious – ubiquitous free music. Continue reading
Guide to Music Crowdfunding – Part 1: Fans with Benefits
By Bryan Kim on Bryan Kim This post is the first in a multi-part series on executing an optimal music crowdfunding campaign, gathered from my hands-on experience at Think Steady Inc. I’ll share a. Continue reading
How to Book Your Own Gigs
When you're just getting started being able to book your own gigs is an absolute necessity. It's a lot easier to conceptualize than it is to execute, but there are. Continue reading
Fair Trade Music: Coalition Calls For Better Digital Music Revenue Model
An international coalition of creators has joined forces to call for fairer rules and greater transparency in the distribution of royalties by digital music services. The proposals were presented in. Continue reading
This Week in Music Commentary
Two Views On The Future Of Streaming Music Services More Eye to Eye. Less Eye to iPhone. A Call to Change Concert Culture. How To Fix Streaming Music's Business Model. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week in D.I.Y & Indie Music
The Importance of Music Video Promotion 3 Creative Album Release Strategies for Artists at Any Level 5 Ways Indie Labels & Artists Can Increase Music Monetization What Is A. Continue reading
