Why Your Band Should Accept Credit Cards & How To Do It
While once upon a time credit cards were only accepted at major businesses this is no longer the case, and many consumers don't even bother to carry cash or checks. Continue reading
Blockchain Music Startup VEZT Adds All Star Advisors, CSO
VEZT, the blockchain powered marketplace that lets fans share ownership with artists in their favorite songs, has announced an advisory board packed with music industry leaders and the hiring of. Continue reading
20 Creative Marketing Resources For Bands And Artists On A Budget
With most most musicians who are just starting out, money is typically scarce, and amassing the necessary resources to achieve success is no easy feat. Here we look at twenty. Continue reading
Music Modernization Act Sails Through House Judiciary Committee
While copyright and licensing law have a lot of catching up to do to be brought into the digital age, the Music Modernization Act's passage by the House Judiciary Committee. Continue reading
Razor & Tie Co-Founders Launch New Label RT Industries
Razor & Tie co-founders Craig Balsam and Cliff Chenfeld have launched a new music venture, RT Industries, after selling their successful indie label to Concord last year. Their new label is dedicated. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: The Orchard • Bytedance • Downtown Music • LiveXLive
The Orchard has named Jay Andino Vice President of the company’s newly established Urban Division. He joins from 300 Entertainment where he was Director of National Urban and Rhythm Promotions. Continue reading
Snapchat Users Rise After Controversial Redesign
After months of bad news and public struggles, new data from analytics firm comScore and Goldman Sachs show a rise in unique Snapchat visitors in March compared to the previous. Continue reading
Gigs No Longer Just For Musicians: How A Society Of Starving Artists Is Being Created By The Gig Economy
In this piece George Howard explores how the music industry, the original gig business, should serve as a cautionary example to the other industries as they begin to shift towards. Continue reading
A&R Meets AI: Why Your Next Label Rep Could Be A Robot
While record label talent scouting may have seemed like one bastion of the industry that was safe from artificial intelligence, Warner Music Group clearly feels differently, having recently acquired Sodatone,. Continue reading
