Rest In Peace Paul Allen: Friend Of Music and Much More

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen recently passed away, and is remembered as a tech billionaire and noted philanthropist. The Seattle music industry was among the beneficiaries of his generosity, with Allen. Continue reading

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BREXIT: How End of Free Movement Will Affect All Musicians

As Brexit proceedings move ominously forward, independent self-employed musicians who tour  internationally are starting to worry about what sort of an impact the separation could have on their way of. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Usher Loses $44M Song Suit • MMA Implementation • UMG Dominates • Fanbase • More

MONDAY 10.22.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week commentators from inside the music business weighed in on hustling their way to a debut streaming chart-topper, why the legal battle surrounding Stairway to Heaven is so different. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

This week we have advice and strategies for the independent artist on how they can execute and effective email marketing campaign, why Instagram Stories are perfect for concert marketing, what. Continue reading

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Spotify Names 5 Preferred Distributors, What Does That Say About All The Others?

Hypebot recently uncovered that Spotify had bestowed "preferred" status on just five of the many distributors delivering music to the platform  That news came alongside the shockwaves that Spotify sent. Continue reading

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A Guide To Getting The Most Of Facebook Analytics

For artists looking to get to know their online audience a little better, there are a variety of online tools at their disposal, but perhaps none is more powerful than. Continue reading

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7 Indicators You Have The Wrong Music Marketing Strategy

A successful music career depends on a solid public image and communication with fans. While any good PR person does all they can, not every approach has a positive outcome.. Continue reading

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YouTube Funds Music Managers Accelerator Program

The Music Managers Forum has launched an accelerator program funded by YouTube that offers professional development and funding for managers of artists, songwriters and producers.

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Spotify + DistroKid On Road To A Two Sided Marketplace

With news that Spotify had invested in DistroKid and offer it as a distribution conduit to other music services, came speculation as to the music streamer's greater motives.  MIDiA analyst. Continue reading

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