BUSINESS OF INDIE: Downtown Acquires CD Baby • Mojo Expands Catalog • Spinnin’ Records Turns 20 • More
In this Business Of Indie update, CD Baby is sold to Downtown Music, indie publisher Mojo expands its catalog, Spinnin' Records turns 20, zines make a comeback and so much. Continue reading
Avoiding Music Industry Burnout: A Crash Course
In a competitive and crowded industry, it can be easy for those working in the music biz to overdue it as they try to juggle innumerable tasks, and act as. Continue reading
BMG Reports Strong ‘Organic’ Growth
Bertelsmann’s indie music subsidiary BMG marked its 10th year in 2018 with significant growth in revenue and profits. BMG reported that overall revenue for 2018 was up by 7.5 % . Continue reading
Fans Want To Hear Your Narrative: Building A Story For Your Music Career
When trying to promote yourself as an artist, it can be easy to fall into the trap of focusing exclusively on social media and the promotion of your latest release,. Continue reading
Advice To Labels: When Reissuing Vinyl, Take The Extra Step
The resurgence of vinyl has breathed new life into a number formerly overlooked albums, bringing hitherto forgotten artists out of the woodwork. When it comes to these fresh pressings, however,. Continue reading
Learning How To Fail: An Essential Part Of Success In The Music Business
While some artists may like to believe that they're music industry career will hold nothing but success story after success story, the reality is that finding your feet in an. Continue reading
Eat, Sleep, Write: 5 Apps For Every Musician, Songwriter
Apps have been integrated into all aspects of the creative process for some time now, and songwriting is no exception. Beyond simply facilitating the technical aspects of composition and recording,. Continue reading
Music Management Commissions – What’s Fair?
While managers in the music business have always has a lot to do with an artists' success, never have they made or broken an artist more than in the current. Continue reading
ASCAP Elects New Board Of Directors
ASCAP has released the results of its biennial election for the Board of Directors and named the twelve writer and twelve publisher members elected to serve on the Board for. Continue reading
Article 13 Copyright Directive Is Approved Ending Safe Harbor For YouTube
The European Union gave its final approval to the Article 11 and 13 Copyright Directive designed to update copyright law in Europe for the online age. Members of the European Parliament. Continue reading
