5 Tips For Saving Money On Tour
Even if you're not selling out stadiums every night, touring can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experience for an up and coming band. If done incorrectly, however, touring can. Continue reading
Kanye West Takes Insurers To Court Over Tour Cancellation Claims
Kanye West has taken several insurance companies to court, accusing them of failing to pay out on almost $10 million in claims following the abrupt cancellation of the remainder of. Continue reading
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200+ Artists, Labels Join Bandcamp In Donating Friday’s Profits To the Transgender Law Center
More than 200 artists and labels are joining Bandcamp in showing support of the trans and gender non-conforming community by donating a share of every transaction made on the platform. Continue reading
Spotify Dominates Apple Music Thanks To Rapid Growth [CHART]
When Apple Music launched in 2015, many observers speculated that, given Apple's huge customer base and legendary marketing, it's new music streamer would soon equal or surpass Spotify. But thanks. Continue reading
Want To Book Better Shows? Go DIY, Stay True To Your Identity
Filling up a room can be one of hardest parts of growing a band, and far too often artists rely on venues or promoters to boost attendance at their shows,. Continue reading
THE PITCH: Looplabs Cloud Based Music Studio
Today, Looplabs, a cloud based music studio that has already attracted 350,000 users, makes THE PITCH. As with other startups in this ongoing series, we've given them 100 words to convince. Continue reading
How To Collect Your Share Of $43.5 Million Spotify Songwriter, Publisher Settlement
You may be eligible for a share of the $43.45 million class action lawsuit brought successfully against Spotify on behalf of all songwriters and publishers by musicians Melissa Ferrick and. Continue reading
More Regulations Won’t Help Songwriters [Chris Castle]
A well backed bill going through congress currently would require songwriters and artists to register their works with the government in order to have said works legally protected. Chris Castle. Continue reading
Spotify Could Be Forced To Pay Songwriters $345 Million
Spotify was recently hit with a lawsuit for $345 million plus after its failure to fork over cash on mechanical licenses for the Bluewater Music Services Corp. This is, however,. Continue reading
