L7 Pledges Legal Action Against PledgeMusic
In an open letter to fans, indie band L7 summarized their own experience and those of other musicians: "in a nutshell, the funds that many bands and their supporters raised. Continue reading
The Curious Timing Of Corporate Bio Book ‘Spotify Untold’
Currently only available in Swedish, Spotify Untold recounts the "hero's journey" of Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Chris Castle explores the curious timing of the book's release and its correlated US. Continue reading
Artist’s Guide To Reaching The Right Audience On SoundCloud
Sharing your music with the world has changed dramatically since the days of busking, with developments in online tech making instant distribution an easy reality. Currrently, SoundCloud is one of. Continue reading
Why ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Is Smart Advice
With a few important exceptions, nobody likes a loser. This is doubly true for those musicians looking to cultivate a following via social media. Here we look at how artists. Continue reading
What To Expect From Today’s Spotify [SPOT] Earnings Call
[UPDATED] Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) will report earnings results for the second quarter of 2019 on Wednesday before the market opens. While continued growth is expected, analysts disagree on how far. Continue reading
46 Concerts In 46 Cities To Elect The 46th President
46 For 46 was created to use the power of music to unseat President Trump in the next election. Launched by former music manager Kyle Frenette, the campaign has already. Continue reading
6 Tips For Artists Marketing Themselves For The First Time
As every successful musician knows, carving out a career in the music industry involves more than just musical skill, and also requires an ability to market yourself and your music. Continue reading
What Every Songwriter Needs To Know About The Music Licensing Collective
A major component of the recently passed Music Modernization Act is a new entity known as the Music Licensing Collective (or MLC), designed to manage blanket licensing, gather money from. Continue reading
15 Top Earning DJs Of 2019
The top 15 DJ's on this year's Forbes analysis earned a total of $358 million in pretax earnings in the last 12 months, up from $260 million last year. $272. Continue reading
6 Music Business Trends You Need To Pay Attention To
Music manager Jake Udell shares six insights gleaned from a recent dinner hosted by the music/tech investment group Raised in Space and attended by several music industry heavy-hitters, as well. Continue reading
