Former Billboard Editor Bill Werde Named Director Of Syracuse University Bandier Music Business Program
[UPDATED] Former Billboard editorial director Bill Werde has been named director of the Bandier Program for Music Business and the Entertainment Industries at Syracuse University. The program, established in 2006, was launched with. Continue reading
Kesha’s “Rainbow” Is Shining Bright On Pandora
Last Friday, August 11th, Kesha released "Rainbow," her first album since 2012. Earlier last month, she debuted its first single “Praying” and if Pandora listener engagement with the track, which. Continue reading
Deadline To Enter Music For Next Year’s Grammy Awards Nears
A reminder that the new online access to submit music for the 60th Grammy Awards opened last week. If you haven't entered your music yet, do it soon – that. Continue reading
Does Sensenbrenner Bill Mean It’s Time For A Grand Jury? [David Lowery]
In what could be bad news for songwriters, digital music services are seeking to make it much hard for music creators to sue broadcaster and digital music services, requiring them. Continue reading
Is The Comedy Boom About To Bust?
It seems not. With standup comedy making a comeback in a big way of late, the streaming service Pandora, although it is best known for music, is working to develop. Continue reading
Best Music Cities That Aren’t NYC, LA, Or Nashville
While Los Angeles, NYC and, of course, Nashville tend to be the big three cities that leap to mind when it comes to music, they're hardly the only ones nurturing. Continue reading
1 Million $20 Live Nation Summer Concert Tickets On Sale All Week [Full List of Artist & Tours]
Never mind all those May Day labor demonstrations happening globally, Live Nation has declared today National Concert Day and is offering 1 million concert tickets for $20, with no additional. Continue reading
Legal Basics For The DIY World
Here we look at four essential copyright and legal rules for musicians and creators of any type, including how to properly trademark your name, as well as what to be. Continue reading