Are Press Releases Still Relevant For Music Marketing?
The press release has lost value in recent years as the web has opened up a wide range of communication channels that bypass traditional gatekeepers. Yet, despite the reduced role. Continue reading
Google Glass Adding Music, Young Guru Helps Out
Like so many mobile companies/devices, Google Glass is turning to music to encourage early adopters and produce an extra sense of cool for their product. In the next few weeks. Continue reading
CHANGES @ ADA, Round Hill Music and Sony Music Nashville
Boutique music publishing company, Round Hill Music have announced two new hires – Steve Nalbert from BMG Rights Management and Britnie Stingelin from ASCAP. Sony Music Nashville laid off four staffers. Continue reading
The German Context: Trends In Digital Music and Advice For Indie Musicians
By Andrew Apanov of Dotted Music and Stand Above The Noise. Andrea Leonelli, founder of Digital Music Trends, was interviewed at this year's WORD! Conference (a part of Berlin Music. Continue reading
Rap Genius Among 50 Sites Targeted For Takedown By Music Publishers Assoc
Rap Genius was among 50 top sites sent takedown notices yesterday by the National Music Publishers' Association. Many of the sites, which the NMPA targeted for unlicensed lyrics, have been online for. Continue reading
Path To A Country Music Hit: Shane McAnally Shares The Songwriter’s Experience
Shane McAnally has co-written seven chart-topping country music hits in the last three years. He writes for a wide range of artists including Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum. Recently he. Continue reading
Mystery Marketing: Musicians Who Hide Their Identity
By Knar Bedian courtesy Evolver.fm. We all know the internet has changed the way recording artists market themselves. They have a plethora of social media outlets to choose from, when. Continue reading
UK Labels Move To Block Grooveshark, US Exec Found Murdered
The BPI, a trade organization representing the UK recorded music industry, has begun what is likely the initial steps leading to Grooveshark being blocked by UK ISPs. Spared from the. Continue reading
Scooter Braun Taps Music Industry To Raise $200 Million Investment Fund
Scooter Braun, manager Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen and Psy, is meeting with managers and artists to raise a $120 to $200 million venture fund designed, he says, to strengthen their. Continue reading
