Don’t Be Boring: Artist’s Guide To Branding

For many musicians the concept of branding can be a difficult one, and with good reason. Here defined as 'the story you choose to tell the world about what your. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Sony Streaming Revenue Tops $1B • Bronfman Launches VC • GUTS Tickets Adds $2.5M • More

TUESDAY 10.31.17 Music Business News From Around The Web This Halloween is less scary for the music industry than any in more than a decade, but obstacles remain. Updated continuously. Continue reading

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Top 3 Sites For Independent Artists Who Want To Sell Merch

While artists may typically think of music sales as being their primary stream of revenue, merch sales can also be a fantastic way for independent artists to put food on. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Cancels Shows • Sonos Donates $1.5M To Music Orgs. • Judges Side With SiriusXM • More

FRIDAY 10.27.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Kudos to Sonos for donating $1.5M to 6 progressive organizations that fight censorship initiatives and work to bridge music and technology.. Continue reading

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Facebook Says It’s Not Changing The News Feed (For Now), But Should We Believe Them?

Facebook is pushing back after users spotted a six country test that removes all page posts from the News Feed, unless they are supported by a paid boost. As we. Continue reading

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You Should Never Quit Making Music: Here’s Why

Here Patrick McGuire explores the challenge of 'making it' in the music industry, what 'making it' actually means when it comes to defining success, and why it's important not to. Continue reading

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Improving The Press Section Of Your Website

Remarkably, many bands and artists don't have a press section on their website, or may simply have a list of press releases in its stead. Here we look at how. Continue reading

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Tyler Perry’s ‘Boo 2’ Tops Weekend Box Office

Tyler Perry proved that his shopworn 'Madea' character is still a box office draw as "Tyler Perry's Boo 2! A Madea Halloween" debuted in North America to an estimated $21.6M,. Continue reading

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What Is Congress Bringing Songwriters? A Lump Of Coal Or Justice? [Chris Castle]

When it comes to protection from and the regulations imposed by the government, songwriters have long had a tough go of it, and their rights seem to be on deck. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Songkick, Ticketmaster Suit To Continue • Songtrust Expands To EU • Bull Riders Launch Label • More

THURSDAY 10.19.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  I barely understand the facts in this case, but I'm rooting for David (Songkick) to beat Goliath (Ticketmaster). Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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