James Brown’s Lesson On Creating Beauty From Accidents
Here David Deal highlights how clever performers are able to turn what initially seems like slip-ups or mistakes on stage into carefully tailored 'moments' that only enhance their presence in. Continue reading
Brand USA, Spotify Partner To Reverse Trump Era International Tourism Decline
Trump's effort to limit visas and derogatory comments about foreigners has led to a drop in international tourism to the US of 10% or more. Brand USA hopes to use. Continue reading
The Benefits Of Supporting Your Local Scene
While it may not be a new message for anyone who's been involved in a music scene of any kind, the importance of supporting local artists and venue can never. Continue reading
Facebook Signs Indie Licensing Deals with Merlin, Beggars, PIAS, Ingrooves
Following deals with the majors label groups, Facebook has announced world-wide licensing packs with key independent music companies including Merlin, which represents more than 20,000 indie labels and distributors, as well. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators in the music industry this week shared their thoughts in knowledge on the problem of sexual harassment at festivals, the problem with the policy behind the music modernization act,. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
We've got a whole host of valuable tips for indie artists this week, with advice on optimal promotion through Facebook events, how get more of your songs on Spotify playlists,. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In final look back on a full and complex week of music business news, we revisit hard lessons learned from the Prince estate crisis, a big pay day from ASCAP,. Continue reading
Today Is Record Store Day – Stop Reading This Right Now And Go Buy Something
Today, Saturday April 21, 2018 is the 10th annual Record Store Day, both in the US and UK. It's a day to celebrate and support indie music and the eclectic. Continue reading