REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this revisitation of a busy seven days in the music industry, we revisit PledgeMusic's payment woes and promise to do better, Jay-Z and Meek Mill's launching of a criminal. Continue reading

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4 Pieces Of Equipment Every Entrepreneur Needs When Building A Music Venue

Opening a venue can be fantastic way for the entrepreneurially inclined to expand their passion for the performing arts, but doing so successfully necessitates a certain amount of the right. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Billboard’s Top Digital Music Power Players • Sonos To Add Smart Speakers • TuneIn Premieres Indieclectic Radio • More

Tuesday 8.29.17 Music Business News From Across The Web Congrats to Billboard's Digital Power Players. I hope that we can see more gender, ethnic and age diversity on next year's. Continue reading

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How To Encourage Fans To Buy CD’s, Vinyl: 5 Techniques

While the majority of music consumers have switched to listening to music via online streaming, the physical product endures, and mediums like vinyl have even seen a spike in popularity.. Continue reading

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Scott Greer Named EVP Marketing & Commerce At Def Jam

In a continuing shakeup of its executive suite, Def Jam Recordings announced the hiring of Scott Greer to serve as Executive Vice President of Marketing & Commerce.  In his new. Continue reading

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Smart Touring: Six Keys To A More Lucrative Tour

 [UPDATED] Running a successful tour is all about effectively managing expenses, and as an up-and-coming artist, you're often at the mercy of the venues and may not have much leverage.. Continue reading

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U.S. Copyright Office Reopens DMCA Takedown and Safe Harbor Debate, Asks For Comments

As if there were not enough scary things already happening in Washington, D.C. this week, the U.S. Copyright Office has opened a new comment period looking for reaction to current. Continue reading

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Social Media Marketing For Musicians: Get More Fans Via Facebook

Regardless of genre, it's a goal of virtually every artist in every genre to grow a sizable fanbase and, if one plays their cards right, Facebook can be an excellent. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

Music commentators this week weighed in on why indie musicians should focus on podcasts and playlists, the importance of tour safety, and what will come next after streaming exclusives.

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Frank Ocean’s “Blonde” Debuts At #1, But “Endless” Deemed Ineligible [BuzzAngle Top 10 Chart]

Frank Ocean's Blonde, his second studio album, debuted at #1 on the BuzzAngle Music U.S. Album Chart for the week of August 16, 2016 with 278,110 album project units, including. Continue reading

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