The Surprising Social DNA Of EDM Fans [Eventbrite Infographic]
Eventbrite partnered with social media research firm Mashwork to analyze "more than 70 million conversations about Electronic Dance Music across the sociosphere in 2013." That's a lot yet they've managed. Continue reading
Who’s Trending #SXSW: MusicMetric Buzz Tracker
Musicmetric has released a widget that tracks Twitter and Tumblr buzz for all the bands at SXSW. Currently on top are Lady Gaga, Future Islands and Heffron Drive. But the. Continue reading
SupaPass Gives Musicians A Monetizable Fanclub At Hatch Pitch During SXSW
SupaPass is a service that gives musicians free access to subscription-based fanclubs. Artists commit to regular exclusive track releases and a range of content and interactive opportunities. Fans subscribe based. Continue reading
Google Search Now Highlights Tour Dates, Here’s How To Feature Your Concerts
Google's Knowledge Graph now presents info about a variety of topics in a sidebar beside the search results. Click the image to the left for one example featuring Chick Corea.. Continue reading
It Just Got Easier To Use PayPal For Crowdfunding
After getting some bad press last year for holding money from several crowdfunding campaigns that had used the payment service, PayPal has finally published a list of clear guidelines. They. Continue reading
Positive Changes In Chinese Music Industry Happening Behind The Scenes
This is an excerpt from China music market specialist Ed Peto's article on the China Music Business site. It originally ran as a feature in the March 5th edition of. Continue reading
SXSW Music Hackathon 2014 Announces Finalists
After almost 2 days of hacking, the finalists for this year's SXSW Music Hackathon have been announced. Singer and songwriter Travis (left) did the honors Thursday, and the finalists are: Moot, ARTPOP, Beats. Continue reading
PledgeMusic Partners With CD Baby, Disc Makers
Direct-to-fan platform PledgeMusic has announced a strategic partnership with indie music distributor and retailer CD Baby and CD and manufacturer Disc Makers. Under the arrangement artists using PledgeMusic’s platform will get preferred. Continue reading
Rdio Acquires India’s Dhingana In Global Expansion
Rdio has acquired troubled Indian streaming music service Dhingana. It was India's largest music service when it announced in February that it would soon shut down. Dhingana received $7 million. Continue reading
Vijay Iyer’s Album “Mutations” Got Leaked Early Then Pirated. Here’s What Happened Next.
While some people might think that music pirates wouldn't be that interested in a classical album from a well-known jazz pianist, the recent leak of Vijay Iyer's "Mutations" is a. Continue reading
