Patreon Says 3M Patrons Are Paying Creators $500M A Year On The Platform
Patreon has announced that there are now more than 3 million patrons supporting more than 100,000 musicians and other creators. The fan patronage platform is on track to pay creators. Continue reading
The Truth About Advances In The Music Business
As with all entrepreneurs, songwriters are likely to run into issues with cash flow, to which getting an advance is one solution. Unsurprisingly such advance payments, while they do provide. Continue reading
Guide To Making Your Live Show More Interesting
The shows that truly stick in our minds often transcend just great music, using stunning visuals or other dramatic elements to emphasize the emotional power of the performance. Here we. Continue reading
6 Best FREE Tools, Ideas For Show Promotion
Once you've planned the perfect show or event, you are then faced with the uncomfortable necessity of getting people to actually attend. Luckily, there are a variety of tools and. Continue reading
Why Subscriptions Matter To Musicians [Jack Udell]
As subscription based services begin to occupy an increasingly large section of the market, artists are wondering how they can better get in on the action. Here we look at. Continue reading
5 Emails Music Publicists Enjoy Getting From A Band/Artist
A lot of pieces need to fall into place for an up-and-coming band to get coverage from a publicist, but a simple lack of good manners can be a dealbreaker. Continue reading
RealNetworks Takes Control Of Napster Music Streaming Service For Just $1M Up Front
RealNetworks has doubled its stake in Rhapsody International, which operates the Napster music streaming service. RealNetworks now owns 84% of Napster and will operate it as an independent subsidiary. The. Continue reading
Folk Alliance Announces 2020 Conference Move, 2019 Registration Still Available
Folk Alliance International has announced the dates and location of its 2020 conference, just a few weeks before its 2019 gathering in Montreal. The 2020 edition is headed to New. Continue reading
PledgeMusic Payment Problems Continue, Lefsetz Weighs In
Late payments to artists after their campaigns are completed on PledgeMusic continue 8 months after they began. Now powerful music industry pundit Bob Lefsetz has weighed in, after a call. Continue reading