Why You Have To Optimize Your Facebook Videos For Silence – Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

According to a recent estimate, roughly eighty-five percent of Facebook videos are viewed sans sound, suggesting artists would do well to optimize their next Facebook flick accordingly. Here we look. Continue reading

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10 Best Music Books Of 2015/2016 So Far

Although music is typically enjoyed as audio, the past couple of years have seen the release of some excellent music books as well, whatever your reading preferences may be. Here. Continue reading

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Music Biz To Return To Nashville May 15-18, 2017

The Music Business Association announced Thursday that its Music Biz convention will return to Nashville for the third consecutive year from May 15 – 18, 2017 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. 

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Music Streamers Still Buy Music Says Study

Streaming is sometimes thought of as replacing any need to buy music, but a recent study from the British Phonograph Industry suggests that streaming my actually be motivating consumers to purchase. Continue reading

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ISRC Agency Announces New US Country Code

It seems that, for the second time, the US has run out of International Standard Recording Codes, the number which is used to identify unique recordings. Luckily, the ISRC Agency is already springing. Continue reading

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Eight Music Performance Concepts You Should Apply To Your Live Show

For those looking to up the level of crowd engagement at their next gig, here are eight useful tips that can help your time on stage stand out and remain memorable to your audience after. Continue reading

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5 Critical Things You Must Have Before Starting A PR Campaign

A solid digital PR campaign should be an integral part of any musician's overall marketing strategy, but rushing headlong into one without first making sure you have the following five assets at your. Continue reading

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Taylor Swift Is Now On Spotify (Well, Not Exactly)

Although Taylor Swift pulled her original version of 1989 from Spotify, it may soon be possible (thanks to a compulsory license) to hear a cover version recorded by singer-songwriter Ryan Adams.

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5 Worst Ways To Describe Your Band To Journalists

When looking to gain any kind of traction with the music industry press, there are a few all-too-commonly used descriptors that should be avoided at all costs when describing a band. Continue reading

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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

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