Lyor Cohen Drinks The YouTube Kool-Aid: The money will come, but for now “fans not being exposed to new music is death. “
When former WMG CEO Lyor Cohen joined YouTube, the music industry wondered if this often brash insider could change prevailing opinions of the video behemoth: great for promotion, but the. Continue reading
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
A2IM Calls Out Billboard For “Erroneous” Independent Music Power Players List
Billboard has published its latest Independent Power Player Edition and A2IM, the U.S. indie label sector's top trade organization, is crying foul over the magazine's definition of independent, which includes. Continue reading
Indie Because Group Acquires London Records Catalog
Emmanuel de Buretel's independent French label group Because Music has acquired the majority of the catalog of legendary London Records that includes hits from artists such as Happy Mondays, Fine. Continue reading
4 Steps To Building Community Engagement On And Offline
As an artist, success is all about building a community for yourself, and learning to successfully leverage your influence within that community. Here we look at the four steps DIY. Continue reading
5 Ways To Get On A Spotify Playlist
Getting on a high-traffic Spotify playlist is a great way to draw in listeners to your music, but how do you do it without followers or connections? Here we look. Continue reading
Spotify Premium For Students Adds 50% OFF Subscriptions In 33 More Countries, Partners with SheerID
[UPDATED] Spotify has launched its Spotify Premium for Students in 33 new countries. Spotify Premium for Students allows all registered students to enjoy Spotify Premium, including all of the benefits that. Continue reading
Best Gear For Indie Artists
A band's gear can often be one of the tools which gives them an opportunity for self-expression and the ability to craft a wholly unique sound. This article looks at five different. Continue reading
Tips And Advice For Touring In Australia
Whether you're a local artist or flying in from overseas, we here provide a set of helpful tips for any band or artist on how to successfully navigate a tour. Continue reading
How To Run A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign: 10 Tips
Once you've got your music ready to go, the costs of making a record may quickly cause you to turn to crowdfunding, but doing so successfully is no easy task,. Continue reading
