Facebook, Instagram add free music distribution via TuneCore, DistroKid
Undistributed artists can now make their music available for use at no cost on Facebook and Instagram products including Stories and Reels. Facebook has named DistroKid and TuneCore as its. Continue reading
UMG, Believe and the productization of music [MARK MULLIGAN]
A hedge fund buying 10% of UMG and Believe’s $400M IPO are part of a trend fundamentally reshaping the music industry. “This trend, with good cause, has been referred to. Continue reading
A Musician’s Guide To Creating Community – 9 Steps to Nurture Your Super Fans [Cyber PR]
"I spoke on an incredible panel for AIMP here in New York City a few nights ago all about branding and marketing," writes Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR, "and in a. Continue reading
Why The Rebirth Of Liner Notes Matters For Music
In the old days, consumers of music were able to flip through liner notes of an album in order to ascertain precisely who was behind their favorite tracks. Now, after a. Continue reading
Tell Us Your Favorite Music Industry Story And Win DVD Of HBO’s Vinyl
HBO may have cancelled music industry drama "Vinyl," but we've got 4 DVDs of its one and only season to give away. Just tell us your favorite true story about. Continue reading
How Your SoundCloud Upload And Digital Distribution Can Work Together
As with many web-based marketing strategies, it pays to cast a wide net, and by confining yourself to a limited number of online retailers, or using exclusively SoundCloud, you could. Continue reading
9 Secrets From Indie Artists for Selling a Ton of Merch After Their Shows
You just sold out a show in the latest stop on your tour. Time to sell some merch! Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of. Continue reading
Millions Likely To Sign Up For Apple Music’s Free 3 Month Trial; Leaked Contracts Show Artists, Labels To Be Paid Nothing
[UPDATED] When it launches on June 30th, Apple Music will offer a 3 free month trial; and Apple contracts leaked to Hypebot show artists and labels won't receive any compensation. Continue reading
Believe Digital Adds $60 Million From Lead Spotify Investor TCV
Believe Digital continues to make aggressive moves in its quest to become a dominant global player in digital music and video. Recently the company acquired TuneCore and now it's gotten. Continue reading
