Rethinking Facebook: Why we need to ensure ‘good for the world’ is more important than ‘good for Facebook’ [Op-Ed]
Frances Haugen’s recent bombshell testimony revealed that Facebook knows exactly what it’s doing, and is a company that needs to act in a way that doesn’t focus purely on the. Continue reading
Why your music needs mastering
As the barriers to home recording have continued to fall away, making it easier and cheaper than ever for artists, the importance of having your music professionally mastered has only. Continue reading
What Facebook’s whistleblower tells us about Big Tech [Op-ed]
Katharine Trendacosta here weighs in on what Frances Haugen’s recent testimony reveals about the toxic corporate culture of not only Facebook, but Big Tech in general, as well as what. Continue reading
Facebook adds audio hub, expands live rooms, ‘audio Twitter’ app Soundbites
Facebook is expanding its push into live and recorded audio. Its multifaceted approach is designed to offer alternatives to everything from Clubhouse to Spotify and even an audio version of. Continue reading
Spotify sells SoundBetter artist services marketplace to founders
Spotify has sold Soundbetter back to its founders. SoundBetter focuses on sourcing production\ and mixing services as well as background singers and musicians. Like its original acquisition of SoundBetter, details. Continue reading
“Electric Avenue” derails Trump train
Musician Eddy Grants lawsuit against the Trump campaign following its use of his hit ‘Electric Avenue’ appears to be steaming on through the courts, despite the Trump Campaign’s efforts to. Continue reading
Using ‘surfaces’ to earn money as an indie artist
Whether it’s a real world surface like your bass drum and tour van, or a virtual surface like your website, these spaces can (and should!) be utilized to promote your. Continue reading
Re-recording old songs: How Taylor Swift is ‘shaking off’ her old label
A recent re-release of Taylor Swift’s 2014 hit “Wildest Dream” is just the latest in the artist’s volley of re-recordings, and she shows no signs of slowing down. The motivation. Continue reading
Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. & Indie music
For those toughing it in the industry as independent musicians, we this week offer advice on how to invest in yourself as a musician, a guide to SMS marketing, the. Continue reading
How I’m promoting my Sunday NYC show with Little Stranger [Kosha Dillz]
I am thinking of ways to promote my upcoming show on Sunday at Knitting Factory as an opener for my Charleston homies Little Stranger who are dealt with the unfortunate luxury problem; How to. Continue reading
Defining your audience demographics to improve your marketing
Every artist wants to get their music in front of potential fans, but knowing who those potential fans are can be a lot harder if you haven’t defined your audience.. Continue reading
