5 Lessons Learned From Shep Gordon

Talent manager, producer, and film agent Shep Gordon recently released a book titled The Call Me Supermensch, which uses a backstage pass to his life as a framing device for. Continue reading

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ASCAP Sues 13 Venues For Playing Music Without Paying

ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) has filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 13 music venues for “unauthorized public performance of its members’ copyrighted musical works.”

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Could The Proliferation Of Indie Streaming Platforms Be Harming Unsigned Artists?

As the major streaming platforms continue to bludgeon each other in hopes of gaining an industry monopoly, unsigned artists are seeking better, independent options for sharing their music with the. Continue reading

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Spotify Revises WMG Statement, Issues Full India Launch Press Release

Words have become weapons in the battle between Spotify and WMG's Warner/Chappell Music publishing. Overnight, Spotify clarified one of their jabes, alongside a fill announcement of the streamer's launch in. Continue reading

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Teen Musician Rejects $3M Deal: No Need For Label Thanks To Internet

Billboard magazine recently released a profile of teenaged musician/rapper NLE Choppa, who handily turned down a $3 million label deal, opting instead to partner with a distribution company, UnitedMasters, and. Continue reading

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Key Advice For Marketing Artists [Jake Udell]

In this important piece of marketing advice, Jake Udell expands on his theory that the most important marketing an artist can do is to their core fans, and the value. Continue reading

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10 Most Viewed YouTube Videos Of All Time

There was a time when the internet made a big deal out of song reaching a billion views, but the days of such easily won astonishment are long gone, with. Continue reading

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Thriving After 15 Years: 6 Keys To Independent Music Success

Success as a DIY artist has never been easy, and for most, their rags to riches story comes down a little heavier on the rags. Still, as artist Yael Meyer. Continue reading

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Sound Royalties Offers PledgeMusic Artists $3M In Low Interest Royalty Advances

Sound Royalties is offering artists stuck without payment from PledgeMusic royalty advances at 4%. The music-focused finance firm is committing up to $3 million to affected musicians.

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Most Artists Don’t Understand Their Record Deal, Do You?

Musicians need to understand the contracts they sign and their implications, but most don't. Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are joined on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast by manager and. Continue reading

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