$400M Apple Shazam Acquisition, 200K Verified Spotify Artists, More Stats Shaping Today’s Music Business
[UPDATED] A look at some key music business numbers that are shaping the direction of the industry, including Apple's 400 million dollar acquisition of Shazam, 200,000 verified users on Spotify. Continue reading
The 3 Best Ways To Ensure Your Next Event Is Sold Out
No matter how much work you sink into a show or tour, it'll all be for not if no one shows up. Marketing is key to filling the house, and. Continue reading
Getting Started With Email Newsletters As A Musician
While most artists likely already have some presence on social media, a great way to strengthen your platform and better connect with fans is to implement an email newsletter into. Continue reading
How The EP Killed The LP Star
Shifts in the music industry have precipitated a new rapid fire format of music release, with artists constantly creating new music and releasing singles rapid-fire. In addition to other changes,. Continue reading
5 Key Priorities For New Artists
For those fresh-faced artists just arriving on the scene, there are several important steps they must be sure to take in order to ensure they have at least a chance. Continue reading
Lil Yachty, Zaytoven Collaborate with Unknown Rappers, Producers
In a bit of good news for aspiring rappers, artists Lil Yachty, Zaytoven, and AXE Body Spray have recently launched a two part contest which will give up-and-comers a chance. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week we're sharing helpful tips for the independent, do-it-yourself artist on how they can promote their music on digital platforms more effectively, what makes for smart touring route, how. Continue reading
Digital Music Promotion: 5 Keys To Success
The world of online promotion is a crowded one, with new music being released everyday, it can be difficult to get your work noticed at all. Unfortunately there's not silver. Continue reading
Arithmetic Online: The Ethical Pool Solution To Streaming Royalty Allocation
Fans and artists alike are currently more than a little a displeased by the "Big Pool" method with which streaming services calculate how artists get paid. Here we explore an. Continue reading
How To Plan A Righteous Tour Route: 3 Quick Tips
While touring can be a fun and rewarding adventure for a lot of bands, a lot them struggle with knowing where to go, and going where it counts, rather than. Continue reading
