Musicians Action Group’s Comments To Judiciary Committee Regarding Copyright Reform

This piece contains the text of comments by the participatory grass roots organization Musicians Action to the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet regarding copyright reform as. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Spotify May Delay IPO • Apple Music Nabs Spotify Exec • Zuck Says He’ll Pay Creators • More

FRIDAY 2.13.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  As we've written previously, a delayed IPO could be very expensive for Spotify.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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How Often Should You Release New Music?

Here Hugh McIntyre explores the two sides of an issue many independent artists struggle with: how frequently to release new music and how releasing music often, and releasing music rarely both. Continue reading

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Day The Music Died In Canada: HMV Bankrupt, Closing All 102 Stores

January 27th is being called "the day the music died" by many Canadians. That's the day that an Ontario judge approved bankruptcy for Canada's largest music retailer HMV.

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Facebook Hires YouTube and Google Play’s Tamara Hrivnak To Head New Global Music Strategy

Facebook has been without a real music strategy, much to the dismay of both the industry and unpaid musicians. That may finally be about to change with the hiring of. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: BMG Buys Broken Bow • WMG’s Blavatnik Eyes Film • Music Tech Forecast • More

Monday 1.30.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Warner Music Group paired again with a film studio could give it some distinct competitive advantages. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

Hypebot's advice for the independent, DIY artists among this week ranges from why you need a social media and content strategy, to how you can collect more email addresses at. Continue reading

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10 Legal Steps To Take As An Entertainer

While their aren't specific rules to follow as an entertainer, there are certainly key legal concepts and strategies those in the music business should take into account when conducting their. Continue reading

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