Fans Not Fame: A New Way To Promote Independent Music
Here an independent artist looks at why the more "traditional" path to success as an artist in the music industry is no longer effective, and the new method of marketing. Continue reading
Small Radio And The Copyright Royalty Board: Live365 [Case Study]
While higher profile services such as Pandora tend to receive most of the attention when it comes to discussions of the CRB's royalty rates, this piece looks at how the. Continue reading
Facebook Tempts Labels With “Slideshow,” WMG Signs On
Videos are taking center stage at Facebook; and as YouTube has proved, people love to add music to their videos. Under a backdrop of record labels bashing YouTube, Facebook has. Continue reading
ASCAP Pays $1.75 Million to Settle DoJ Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle allegations that they had. Continue reading
MON. BRIEFING: Facebook + WMG Video Deal • Apple Confirms Music Deletions • Chance Changes Strategy • More
Monday 5.16.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web From the Long Overdue Dept. – Facebook's push for video supremacy finally includes an attempt to pay for music. Updated continuously. Continue reading
A DIY Style 12-Week Plan To Promote Your Next Album
Promoting your album by earning media attention is an excellent way to grow a fanbase, but hiring a publicist may not be in the budget for a lot of independent artist. Here. Continue reading
Prince And Negativland: Tilting At A Similar Copyright Windmill
In the wake of their recent passing, this piece by George Howard looks at the surprising corollary between two artists, Prince and Richard Lyons of Negativland, both of whom greatly impacted the world. Continue reading
