5 Ways Indie Labels & Artists Can Increase Music Monetization
From the INgrooves newsletter. 1. Today, the marketplace is dynamic! Understand how to maximize monetization for all platforms. Two key examples are YouTube and Spotify. YouTube channel maintenance should focus. Continue reading
The Best Ways To Approach Record Labels
If you're an actively performing member of any type of band, odds are, you'd love to get signed. Unfortunately, so does everyone else. Differentiating yourself visually, audibly, and professionally is. Continue reading
Fania Records Celebrates 50 Years From NYC Street Sales To Global Digital Distribution
I have to say I was delighted to discover that Fania Records is not only back in business but is again going strong. Last time I checked their CDs were. Continue reading
Bright Spots In 2013 U.S. Music Report Include Music Streams and Electronic Music Sales
The Nielsen & Billboard's 2013 U.S. Music Report is out and though overall music sales were down almost across the board in 2013, music streams increased by 32%. In addition,. Continue reading
#Fangagement: Artists Crowdsourcing Opinion – Part 2: Emma Peterson (@Tikly)
Interview by C. Vincent Plummer (@cvpmusic) – co-founder and social strategist for Bedloo.com Introduction – Emma Peterson of The Nada & Tikly Vincent: Hey everybody, you’re listening to Fangagement. That’s #Fangagement, a. Continue reading
The LP Is Back [CHART]
The vinyl album LP continued its unlikely comeback in 2013, with sales in the United States reaching 6 million units. As opposed to CD sales which declined 14.5% and digital album. Continue reading
Why Music Streaming Is More Lucrative For Labels [JAY FRANK]
By Jay Frank of FutureHit.DNA. In the great streaming royalty debate, the focus has been on tiny royalty rates per stream. Artists are up in arms, many are opting out. Continue reading
UK Music Market Growth Flat For 2013 But Only With Addition Of Streaming Subscriptions
This week BPI/Official Charts Company released stats on the "overall value of the UK recorded music market" which they peg at £1.04 billion, down 0.5% over 2012. Overall album and. Continue reading
Best Of 2013: 7 Steps to Creating a Perfect Music Page for Your Website
When it comes to having music on your website, installing a site-wide music player or embedding a player on your Homepage just isn’t enough. Remember, your website is your main. Continue reading
