Followers vs Listeners: How To Accurately Measuring Attention On Spotify
In this detailed analysis of listener's playlisting habits on Spotify, we explore the methodology behind the three different types of playlists, and the difference between a Spotify follower and a. Continue reading
Neil Young To Transform Pono Into High-Res Streaming Service
After his recent high-fidelity download service w/ dedicated player flopped, Neil Young is seeking to reinvent Pono as a high-resolution streaming service, although whether this new service will succeed either. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Lists 421 Concerts Eligible For Free Tickets For 50 Million Wronged Ticket Buyers
There has been a great deal of criticism of the court settlement that Ticketmaster reached over unfair charges. But whatever your position, there's no point in not taking advantage of the. Continue reading
5 Types of Artists Good Managers Will Never Work With
As a music business consultant, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from up-and-coming artists is, "Where do I find a manager?" And every single time, I tell them, "You. Continue reading
Is A Single Global Release Day The Right Thing For Every Artist?
In a long awaited move that signals the globalization of the music industry, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) recently announced an international alignment to release new music on a. Continue reading
The Best Time to Release Your Album: A Month by Month Guide
When you are an independent artist, making an album is a feat in itself. All of the months of planning, writing, recording can be enough to occupy all of your. Continue reading
LINE Messaging App Acquires Microsoft’s MixRadio
Japan based free call and messaging app LINE has reached an agreement with Microsoft to acquire MixRadio, a free personal music streaming service. With with 170 million monthly active users in. Continue reading
Digital Money For Music: Tip Jar That Takes Plastic, Websites That Take Bitcoin
To paraphrase Amanda Palmer, people want to give you their money so make sure you can take it. DipJar is a tipjar that takes tips via credit cards. It's designed. Continue reading
