It’s Independent Venue Week: 4 Things You Need To Know
As Independent Venue Week kicks of its second year running, we look at four things you should know, including where the event got its inception, and which artists and venues. Continue reading
Billboard, Bandsintown Partner To Grow Artist and Concert Discovery Across Their Massive Music Platforms
Billboard and Bandsintown have announced a multifaceted partnership designed to drive music discovery, fan engagement and sell more tickets. The collaboration launches with the addition of Bandsintown's comprehensive global tour. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Indie Growth • Iggy Azalea Goes Indie • Merlin + Jaxsta • More
In a new edition of the Business Of Indie we share of streaming driven indie growth, hitmaker Iggy Azalea's return to an independent label, Merlin's new Jaxsta deal for music. Continue reading
US Streaming Growth Is Slowing, But That’s Not A Bad Thing
Streaming growth is slowing down in the US according to the Nielsen Music Mid-Year Report. But don't hit the panic button, writes Bobby Owsinski, There's still plenty of room for. Continue reading
Mastering Your Merch: Music Merchandise Strategies
Once you've covered the basics of how to go about selling merch at your shows, it's time get a little more into the weeds and actually flesh out a strategy. Continue reading
Spotify’s ‘Dance Like Nobody’s Paying’ Serves As Call For User-centric Royalties
Spotify's new ad campaign 'Dance Like Nobody’s Paying' drew ire from musicians and artist advocates “Dance like nobody’s paying because we aren’t,” tweeted singer/songwriter David Poe in response. The ad. Continue reading
Survival Of The Optimized: Your Videos On YouTube
YouTube has amassed an incredible viewership, this past year hitting two billion monthly users (roughly 25% of the planet's population) and housing a vast array of all types of content.. Continue reading
Free Trials Get Longer As Apple Music Offers Students 6 Months At No Cost
Apple Music has extended its free trial for students from three months to six months. With the usual music streaming free trial lasting from 30, 60 and 90 days, this. Continue reading
5 Tips For A Successful Tour [VIDEO]
As live touring continues to become an increasingly important aspect of a band/artist cultivating a successful music career, more acts are loading up the van with dreams of success, but. Continue reading
