Sleater-Kinney’s Janet Weiss: The Gear and Tech That Keep Her Going
In this interview we hear from Janet, drummer, backup singer, co-songwriter, and setlist maker for a variety of different bands, most notably Sleater-Kinney and Quasi about her preferences for hardware, software, and. Continue reading
4 Ways Music Is Used To Help Anxiety Disorders
A rampant problem in today's society, anxiety's impact on the populace has left many turning to the arts as a source of solace and relief, with music being a particularly popular. Continue reading
Spotify’s Top Artists Plus Most Streamed and Viral Songs US, UK And Global Week Of 1.16.17
Spotify's Weekly Charts for the week of 1.16.17 highlight top artists on the streaming platform by listener along with the past week's most streamed and viral songs in the US,. Continue reading
How One City Supports Its Music Scene: Philadelphia, PA
Here musician and longtime Philadelphian Nick Millevoi shares some his favorite venues in the city, giving us an inside look at how such a large city can sometimes feel like. Continue reading
How A Christian Rock Star Started A Six-Figure Music Business Online [INTERVIEW]
In this interview Chris Greenwood, aka Manafest, talks about how was able to build a six-figure online business as a Christian rock star thanks to magic of online sales and. Continue reading
My Electric Toothbrush Hums in Middle C: Using the Sounds Around You to Improve Your Ear
Want to get the music out of your head and into the world? The best way to do that is to pay attention to the sounds around you. Here are some habits. Continue reading
New Payout Rates Shared For Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube
Given the controversy around streaming rates, it's important to have some idea of what these numbers actually are. Here David Lowery shares his per stream rates across various platforms and. Continue reading
Abbey Road Graduate CloudBounce Closes $250K Seed Round
Abbey Road Red Incubator graduate CloudBounce, an instant digital audio mastering service, has raised a $250,000 seed round. Investors in this round include UK-based VC Ascension Ventures, and a group of. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: Facebook: Premium Live, $3B For VR • Amazon Absorbs Ghost Tunes • More
Wednesday 1.18.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Facebook is still committed to video, but its strategies are – as usual – confusing and shifting rapidly. Updated continuously under. Continue reading
Study Suggests Connecting With Fans, Public Shaming More Effective Than Legislation At Combating Piracy
In an age where piracy is commonplace, using legal tools to combat it has proved largely ineffective. A new study suggests that publishers are better off connecting with fans and providing them. Continue reading