Trala Scores $1.3M For Violin Learning App, Another Win For Techstars’ Startup Incubator

Trala has raised an oversubscribed $1.29 million seed investment round for its violin learning app. Trala is part of the Techstar Chicago startup incubator.

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Art Of Asking: 5 Simple Ways To Engage Fans

Communication is a two-way street, something which is just as true when it comes to the artist/fan relationship as any other. This means that, while it's important for artists to. Continue reading

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Copyright Flipped On Its Head: A Creators Perspective

Neil Turkewitz challenges some of the common narratives that have recently been spread regarding copyright, including the idea that copyright limits freedom of expression for artists, and works to the. Continue reading

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Are Tribute Bands Legal?

An integral part of the music industry, tribute bands seem to be only growing in popularity, with countless artists playing thousands of shows a year in masterful recreations of some. Continue reading

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There’s “nothing social anymore about Spotify,” say Users

Spotify is steadily becoming a less social service,  even as most social platforms from Facebook to TikToc are putting music front and center.  It's a contradiction that's not lost on. Continue reading

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Kobalt’s AWAL Adds Toronto Team

AWAL, Kobalt’s indie label and label services arm, will add a Tronto office early in 2019. New hires will be made in marketing, client relations and A&R.  

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Sell More Merch At Gigs: 7 Techniques

Although it's a great way for artists to boost their overall revenue, selling merch at shows can often be a challenge to do. Here we look at seven ways to. Continue reading

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What Your Band’s Website Truly Needs

How you market your website makes all the difference heavy traffic and a digital ghost town, and just like marketing your music, requires a carefully composed strategy with a product. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Names 2018 Top Tracks, Artists To Watch, More

SoundCloud has crunched the numbers and released its top artists, tracks, trends and more of 2018. For the second year, Two Friends released the top DJ setl, and “synthwave” and. Continue reading

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

Our advice for the independent do-it-yourself musicians this week provided sage wisdom on engaging your fanbase holiday style, what to know before signing a recording contract, how to nail low-cost. Continue reading

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