Folk Alliance Cancels Feb. 2021 Conference, Announces Layoffs
Folk Alliance has canceled its February 2021 annual conference. “FAI must be decisive, nimble, and innovative, and make responsible and proactive decisions. Consequently, in addition to suspending events for the. Continue reading
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
Int’l Folk Music Awards Names First 2019 Winners: Buffy Sainte-Marie, More
Folk Alliance, the organizers for the International Folk Music Awards (IFMAs) announced the details for the 2019 edition of the event, as well as an early slate of award recipients. Continue reading
PledgeMusic Launches Amplify, A New Artist Development Platform
PledgeMusic has launched a new artist development program dubbed Amplify. It is accepting submissions from "up and coming creatives" for a chance to receive extra support through Pledge Music's fan-based platform,. Continue reading
Father John Misty Tell Fans He Declined $250,000 To Do Chipolte Ad, Restaurant Chain Responds With Special Themed Menu
During his intro to “Bored in the USA”, J. Tillman aka Father John Misty told the crowd that he had been offered a quarter of a million dollars to cover. Continue reading
TuneCore Artist Earnings Top $134 Million In 2014
(UPDATED) This morning, TuneCore announced over $134 million dollars in 2014 artist earnings, up 11% from 2013 and totaling $504 million since 2006. In addition to an impressive uptick in artist. Continue reading
Zoe Keating Shares Call Transcript After YouTube Says Her Claims Are “Patently False”
On Friday evening, a YouTube spokesperson called "payently false" claims by indie artist Zoe Keating's claim that she was being forced off the video service if she did not agree. Continue reading
New On Hypebot’s Jobs Board: Folk Alliance Seeks Executive Director
The newest listing on Hypebot's Jobs Board comes from Folk Alliance. This amazing organization which serves musicians and all things folk, as well as, producing what is probably the most fun. Continue reading
