SXSW 2019 Now Accepting Showcase, Panel Applications
South by Southwest has launched its PanelPicker accepting programming and panel proposals. Music Showcasing applications and Film submissions are also open for next year’s event. SXSW will be held March. Continue reading
Grammys Expand Best Album, Song, Record, New Artist Categories and More
The Grammy Awards are making changes, some of which appear to be a response to the miniscule number of women nominated last year. Others changes effect music supervisors and the. Continue reading
CD Baby Opens UK Office, Hires Orchard
CD Baby has opened an office in London, headed by Rich Orchard; who, given his name, really should be working at The Orchard. That aside, Orchard joins CD Baby as EU. Continue reading
Instagram Debuts New Longform Video Service IGTV
In an important shift for artists using the Facebook owned Instagram, the popular photo sharing platform has taken new strides into video by offering longform video in the form of. Continue reading
Music Modernization Act Puts Burden On Labels To ID Mismatched Songs
As the Music Modernization Act rolls forward, more surprises continue to emerge from the bill. In this piece Chris Castle looks at a new burden the MMA places on sound. Continue reading
Generation Of Music Fans Stressed Over Student Loans [STUDY]
A study of data collected from Spotify, Genius and other online music sources has revealed that the amount of references to “student loans” in popular music today has dramatically increased. Continue reading
How To Guide For Cover Art On Spotify, Streaming Services
While cover art no longer carries quite the same weight as it once did (with music less often purchased as a physical product) it remains an essential part of the. Continue reading
How To Have A Successful Artist Interview from Billboard’s Kevan Kenney
As an up-and-coming artist, getting interviewed by represents an exciting opportunity to tell your story and reach new fans. But pulling off a successful interview takes planning. Kevin Kenney of. Continue reading
A2IM Libera Indie Awards Winners 2018: Slowdive Wins Album Of The Year
Last week's American Association Of Independent Music Libera Awards in New York City celebrated the best in independent music. Hosted by comedian Kate Wolff and sponsored by SoundExchange and BuzzAngle,. Continue reading