Concert Crowd-Funding Platform Weeshing Launches In US
Several startups have tried to launch crowdfunding concert services in the U.S. and failed to gain traction. But Weeshing, which has already found success in South and Central America and. Continue reading
Digital Entertainment World Lands On Silicon Beach Feb. 5-6 [20% OFF DISCOUNT CODES]
This year's Digital Entertainment World (DEW) will focus on "The Next Entertainment: Creativity Powered by Innovation" " and cover topics including Music Rights to Startups, VR/AR, eSports to Millennials and. Continue reading
Do You Really Want A Record Deal? How To Legally Ensure An Artist Can Even Sign One
As the music business has changed, so too has the process by which artists sign a 'record deal'. Here Justin M. Jacobson looks at the legal infrastructure artists must have. Continue reading
Do Promoters Have Credibility After Live Nation Acquisition?
Amplify's David Brooks explores the idea of selling out in 2018, what it means for independent promoters, and whether or not they can maintain their credibility after being acquired by. Continue reading
Lyrics Drive ‘Lean Forward’ Streaming Music Consumption [MIDiA Survey]
Streaming is taking over music. Discovery, consumption and monetization are now all dominated by a delivery system that barely existed a decade ago. We're just starting to understand how consumers. Continue reading
5 Techniques For Leveraging Music Press
After spending countless hours reaching out to the bloggers, podcasters, and other powerful tastemakers in the music business, being met with deafening silence can be frustrating to say the least.. Continue reading
Spotify Launches Indie Label Spotlights On Facebook
Spotify has launched a new series that spotlights independent record labels with a short Warp Records video history lesson from artist and record producer Nightmares On Wax posted on Facebook. . Continue reading
States, Congress Battle FCC Over Net Neutrality End
Dozens of attorneys general filed a petition Tuesday challenging the Federal Communication Commission’s recent decision to roll back net neutrality rules. A coalition of major tech companies has also promised. Continue reading
6 James Brown Children Sue “I Feel Good” Trust”
Six alleged biological children of Soul Brother No. 1 James Brown along with three grandchildren have sued his estate in federal court, claiming they were cut out of royalties by. Continue reading
So You’ve Created A Music Video, Now What?
While creating a music video may seem like enough work itself, having a finished product doesn't mean your done, and having a proper release strategy will often make or break. Continue reading