How To Get More Gigs [Dave Kusek]
Gigging is, without a doubt, a critical income stream for every artist. Securing gigs is extremely competitive, but going in with a plan can give you the jumpstart you need. Continue reading
Case Study: Maximizing Social Media For A Special Live Event
Freelance digital music marketer Lucy Blair recently shared a case study called "How to Win with your Music Event" at the Midemblog focused on digital marketing related to a very. Continue reading
Best Of 2013: Buying Facebook Likes Costs You Money While Reducing Real Likes And Fan Engagement
By Michael Brandvold @michaelsb of Michael Brandvold Marketing. I have said a number of times you shouldn’t buy Twitter followers or Facebook likes because you aren’t buying real fans, you. Continue reading
Songkick Adds Ticketing To iOS App, Announces 8.5 Million Unique Users, Over 50% Of Traffic Via Mobile
Today Songkick updates its iOS app with in-app ticket purchasing in the UK, Spotify playlist scanning to further identify your favorite acts and a new design. In addition, they've released. Continue reading
Budget Music Streamer Bloom.fm Hits 500K Users
UK based Bloom.fm, the £1 $1.61 USD) per month 22 million track mobile music service, says that registered users hit 500,000 mark during October, as the London-based startup continues its. Continue reading
The Independent Label Market Adds Beer For A Festive Vinyl Fair
The Independent Label Market is based in London but has also organized record fairs in LA, Toronto and Glasgow. Their next big event, as the Christmas season fully kicks in,. Continue reading
SXSW Music Announces First Round Of Showcases
South by Southwest Music has announced its first round of official showcases for the 28th edition of the SXSW Music Festival taking place March 11 – 16, 2014 in Austin,. Continue reading
Cassette Store Day Successfully Raises Media Visibility While Building Community
Cassette Store Day took place over the weekend on September 7th with events taking place internationally. Bands played and I assume cassettes were sold. But, more importantly, community was built. Continue reading
New Music Hack Days Announced For Chicago, New York and Bologna
The Music Hack Day tradition is spreading with three new events just announced in Chicago, New York City and Bologna. Expect more Fall and Winter Music Hack Days, including London. Continue reading
Vinyl News: New Promo Site, Vinyl Crowdfunding, Turn Your Ashes Into Vinyl?
Vinyl continues to be a growing music industry niche that refuses to bow to the propaganda of technological determinism. New Vinyl Release is a new site for promoting such activity.. Continue reading
