What’s Working in Indie Music Today: Lessons in Success from New Artist Model Member Eric John Kaiser
One of the best ways to get new strategies and ideas for your music career is to look at what other musicians are doing. So Dave Kusek and Lindsay McGrath of the New Artist Model are putting together a. Continue reading
Musicians Guide To Circumnavigating The World For Free
For an artist, the prospect of traversing the globe can carry significant appeal, but financing such a venture is no easy task. Here traveler and musical entrepreneur Brett Newski discusses. Continue reading
Live Nation Declares Today National Concert Day
To kick off another summer of live music, Live Nation will mount its 2nd annual National Concert Day today May 3rd. The event will take place at NYC's Irving Plaza and. Continue reading
UPDATE: First Radiohead Erased Itself From The Internet, Then Flipped Fans The Bird, Now Their Streaming A New Single
UPDATED: Is this any way to promote a new release? Radiohead is once again using an unconventional approach in the apparent run up to the release of a new album. And. Continue reading
Pandora Streamed Drake’s “Views” 17.4 Million Times In 4 Days
Apple Music may have the interactive streaming exclusive this week, but that didn't keep Pandora users from enjoying tracks from Drake's new album. Since Friday, over 146,000 users have added Drake. Continue reading
Live Nation To Launch Massive $20 Concert Ticket Promotion
Concert giant Live Nation is planning a special $20 ticket fire sale to 1000 major summer concerts. Starting May 13th and running through May 20th. We'll have more details as they. Continue reading
Overheard @ ASCAP EXPO 2016
ASCAP Expo 2016 is a wrap. But last week's LA gathering did offer more than a few memorable moments and Adam Davis of Hypebot's parent company Skyline Music was there to. Continue reading
Why Your Cover Songs May Never Be Streamed Thanks To New Rules At Spotify, Apple Music
Although recording covers of popular songs has long been a tactic for more obscure artists to try and gain prominence, streaming services like iTunes and Spotify are taking steps to. Continue reading
Lessons From Prince And His Struggles With Digital Music
In addition to his legacy as an artist and performer, Prince also had, throughout his career, a complex relationship with the world of digital music distribution, and while he certainly tried. Continue reading