4 Jobs You Unknowingly Take On When You Become a Band Manager
By Shaine Freeman on Sonicbids Blog Great managers are hard to find – especially when you consider that it's one of the few professions where no experience or license is required to negotiate contracts and. Continue reading
Meet BeatSwitch and Learn How To Promote Yourself as a DJ
BeatSwitch is an online platform that works to connect festival organizers and booking agencies. Their goal is to empower artists by creating a platform the allows for more efficient collaboration.. Continue reading
Where’s The Cash For Musicians Today and Beyond?
At last month's SF MusicTech Summit, a panel including Dave Cool (Bandzoogle), Zack Greenburg (Forbes), Kristin Thomson (Future of Music Coalition), Wade Metzler (SoundExchange), J Sider (BandPage) and Amy Dietz (INgrooves). Continue reading
Five Of The Best Jobs You Can Get In The Music Industry With A College Degree
The music industry is a world of many opportunities that any budding aficionado would love to jump into. However, finding your way to get your foot into the door can. Continue reading
Indies Deliver Limited Edition Music Just In Time For Black Friday
UPDATED: Record Store Day is holding its fifth annual Black Friday event today (Friday November 28th). There is not an incomprehensible list of sale items being broadcasted as you've likely. Continue reading
THURS. NEWS BRIEF: Vinyl Sales Soar, Facebook Fatigue, Next Big Labs, Take That Google Exclusive & More
THURSDAY 11.26.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Happy Thanksgiving from the team @ Hypebot, MusicThinkTank and Skyline Music. We have much to be thankful for, and. Continue reading
What Is Going To Save The Music Industry
By Daniel Sander on Feature.fm. Blog People are just not willing to pay for music anymore. According to IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), recorded music revenue peaked at $38bn worldwide. Continue reading
The Orchard Dumps SoundExchange, Goes Direct To SiriusXM For Royalties
Once only available to major players, direct deals with digital broadcasters and services are starting to trickle down into the music indie sector. The latest defection from SoundExchange is indie. Continue reading
Phil Seward Joins Live Nation From Virgin America To Head Loyalty Marketing
Live Nation Entertainment announced that Phil Seward has been hired to serve as the senior vice president of relationship and loyalty marketing. Seward is a marketing veteran who has held executive. Continue reading
Where Creativity Thrives: BitTorrent Users Show Appreciation and Dedication to the Arts
BitTorrent has tasked themselves with the building of a sustainable ecosystem for artists and fans alike. Fostering a community where fans can connect directly with artists and vice versa, BitTorrent. Continue reading
