5 Ways Of Getting A Record Placement

The question of how to successfully place one's music is often asked by those on the creative end of the music economy, and while it can seem intimidating, it's certainly. Continue reading

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Is The Record Industry Really At War With Free Music?

Although some claim that the record industry is opposed to alternative music distribution services like streaming, a cursory look at the RIAA's data from 2015 reveals that this may not. Continue reading

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T-Mobile Adds Amazon Prime Music To Music Freedom, Binge On Free Streaming, Shares Music Stats

Amazon Prime Music has become the latest streaming service to become a part of T-Mobile's Binge On and Music Freedom offerings.  Like Apple Music, Google, Pandora, Rhapsody and Spotify, along with. Continue reading

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This Mashup Of Kanye West + John Tesh’s NBC NBA Theme Works Scaringly Well

Mix Kayne West's short and boastful "I Love Kanye" with  John Tesh's "Roundball Rock," which served as the theme for NBC's NBA coverage for over a decad,  and surprisingly you have. Continue reading

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DIY Musicians: Trying To Do Everything Is Hurting Your Chances of Success

As a DIY musician, you are typically required to wear many different hats and perform a number of tasks beyond simply playing music, but trying to manage every single component of. Continue reading

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Prodigy Of Mobb Deep Sues United Talent Agency Over Booking At Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club

THE HEADLINE: Popular rapper sues porn mogul Larry Flynt and an agent at a powerful booking agency over a cancelled gig at a famous strip club. The staff at TMZ must. Continue reading

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Music Has A Metadata Problem And Next Month’s Music Biz Summit Hopes To Solve It

Music has a metadata problem. If you can't find it you can't track it; and if you can't track it you can't get paid. That's the problem and the promise. Continue reading

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4 Ways To Succeed With Inbound Permission Based Fan Marketing

As the world of advertising continues to evolve, independent artists must learn to rely more on permission-based inbound marketing, rather than more traditional invasive advertising tactics. 

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The Juno Awards – Full List Of Winners Include Justin Bieber, The Weeknd

Justin Bieber and The Weeknd were among this year’s big winners at Canada's Juno Awards held this weekend in Calgary. The full list of winners:

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DMCA’s Takedown Procedure Is A Total Mess. Are Automated Takedowns To Blame?

As the Copyright Office seeks public comment on how to reform copyright law, DMCA takedown notices have been gaining particular attention, although many of the suggestions for how to improve them. Continue reading

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