Indie Labels Now Control 34.6% Of U.S. Market
According to a Billboard Magazine analysis of 2013 SoundScan statistics shared by A2IM, independent labels grabbed 34.6% U.S. of the overall recorded music market. That's up 2% over last year and. Continue reading
6 Things I Learned Submitting My Music For A Grammy
By Musician and Marketing Consultant Solveig Whittle (@shadesofsolveig). Sometime in the summer of 2013, I decided to join The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), AKA The Academy®.. Continue reading
U2, Pharrell Among Music’s Academy Awards 2014 Nominees
U2 and Pharrell are all among those nominated for an Academy Award in the two music categories. "20 Feat From Stardom," a film about often under-appreciated backup singers, was nominated for. Continue reading
Researchers Discover Kickstarter Phrases That Pay
Two Georgia Tech researchers have crunched the data on over 45,000 Kickstarter projects and claim they've revealed the top 100 phrases that signal that a crowdfunding project will or will. Continue reading
12 Days of Monetization – A Summary of the 13-part Cyber PR Guest Post Series
Longtime Music Think Tank contributor Ariel Hyatt opened the floor for the best ways to build your career in 2014. Polling her own favorite contributors, she brings us a compilation. Continue reading
Spotify Drops All Time Limits On Free Accounts
Spotify has dropped all time limits on free accounts. The move comes just days prior to the launch of Beats Music, which will offer only a 7 day free trial.. Continue reading
A Look At The Team Curating Beats Music
New music subscription service Beats Music says that when it launches on January 21st, it will revolutionize the listening experience through expert curation. And while it's inevitable that Beats Music. Continue reading
6 Big New Years Resolutions For Musicians
There is no question that a new year lends itself to a clean start, a change in pace, a new plan, an opportunity to reflect on things done well or. Continue reading
NME Award Nominees 2014 Announced
NME has announced its 2014 award nominees. As with other UK based honors, there's a bit more snark than we find in the states. As much as we might wish. Continue reading
