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

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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

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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

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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

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CD Baby, SACM Partner To Empower Independent Mexican Artists and Composers

CD Baby has partnered with SACM, Mexico’s only Performance Rights Organization. As part of the alliance, SACM has named CD Baby as their “preferred” distributor, and CD Baby will offer. Continue reading

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‘The Roaring Crowdfund’ Explores The Wonderful World Of Music Crowdfunding

A new five-part podcast series, The Roaring Crowdfund follows four very different musical acts as they launch crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter, PledgeMusic and Indiegogo. Sponsored by, Berklee Online, the online. Continue reading

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BUSINESS OF INDIE: Spitfire Launches Label • Absolute Adds Marketing Packs • Triple Tigers Signs Go West • More

This edition of the Business Of Indie roundup includes Spitfire Audio launching a label, Absolute Label Services adding creative marketing packs, a signing for indie Triple Tigers and much more.

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How To Cultivate More Spotify Follows

Any artist today is aware of the value of building followers on Spotify, as growing this base increases your chances of landing on a high-profile playlist. Here we look at. Continue reading

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Guide To Writing A Press Release Music Journalists Will Actually Read

In a saturated marketplace like the music industry, writing a press release that anyone will give a second glance is an uphill battle. That said, by including all the key. Continue reading

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Centrip Launches Music Industry Brexit Desk

International financial services firm Centtrip, has launched a dedicated music industry Brexit desk to help touring artists, promoters, distributors and the wider music industry navigate Britain's chaotic exit from the. Continue reading

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