What Next For Music Marketing?
Can Spotify really save the music industry? Many artists and labels are putting their faith in streaming services, both as a source of direct revenue and a way of gaining. Continue reading
5 Omissions From Berklee College/Rethink Music’s Report
Berklee College of Music/Rethink-Music/Kobalt Music put out a report criticizing various rights/publishing organizations within the music industry for not providing artists with sufficient transparency or pay, although this article posits that the. Continue reading
SaaSing The Music Business [Ethan Kaplan]
What does the shift to a streaming music economy mean for the industry as a whole? As the business changes and SasS (Software as a Service) providers become the dominant. Continue reading
Top 6 Overlooked Merch Items
Although music and band shirts are often thought of as making up the bulk of merchandise sales at shows, this article lists several items which are often omitted from the. Continue reading
This Friday July 10th Is 1st Global Music Release Day
The shift to Friday as the "official" release day for music globally begins this week. Friday, July 10th at 12.01 AM will be the new official date for new global music releases.. Continue reading
Indie DIY Advice: Write ‘Thank You’ Notes
While adding extra items to merchandise orders can be expensive for an artist or record label, 'Thank You' notes can be a friendly and cost effective way to connect with. Continue reading
A Brief History Of Vinyl Music’s Unlikely Comeback [INFOGRAPHIC]
Vinyl records alone won't "Save The Music Industry." But as the ownership of physical music fades and is replaced by streaming, buying vinyl as a souvenir, as well as for. Continue reading
How Music And Fashion Thrive As One
For decades, brands have associated with music and vice versa. As record and merchandise sales struggle, artists cling to the opportunity of collaborating with brands. We look at how the. Continue reading
Indie Music Retailers Launch “Vinyl Tuesdays”
[UPDATED] Vinyl has helped to revive the otherwise struggling independent record store sector. Now indie music retailers are taking the promotion of vinyl beyond their annual Record Store Day with. Continue reading
