How To Survive The Music Industry In 2017
"The music industry can really fuck you up," writes David Emery, VP Global Marketing Strategy at Kobalt Label Services in this important essay/how to guide. "It’s all well and good to talk. Continue reading
Hand Drawn Pressing Brings New Technology To Vinyl Records
A new record pressing plant out of North Texas, Hand Drawn Pressing is just getting started, but have plans to churn out almost two million records by the end of. Continue reading
Pandora Stock Climbs On News Of Major Layoffs
UPDATE 2: Pandora shared some positive news about both subscribers and earnings late on Thursday, after a week in which investors shaved tens of millions of dollars off it valuation.. Continue reading
High-Res Streaming May Be Getting Closer
Long awaited by many, it appears as though high-resolution streaming could soon become an industry reality, with the three major labels and several prominent streaming companies announce their support for. Continue reading
YouTube Launches “Super Chat” To Help Musicians (And Trolls) Make Money From Live Streams, But Discontinues “Fan Funding”
UPDATED: YouTube today launched "Super Chat," a new way for musicians and creators to earn money. With Patreon, Vimeo and others fighting to attract top YouTubers, finding ways to rewarded them. Continue reading
Music Publishing News 1.13.17: Blackstone Acquires SESAC • IBM + SACEM = Better Music Tracking • Prince To Azoff’s Global Music
• US performing rights organization SESAC is now officially backed by Blackstone, one of the most powerful private equity companies in the world. SESAC says that Blackstone’s money will help. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: Apple Music To Add Scripted Programs • Sheeran Soars • Chrome + FLAC • Asylum Relaunch • More
FRIDAY 1.13.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple Music believes in exclusives. This time is scripted TV shows. But fans prefer ubiquity and will find a way to. Continue reading
The Many Ways Of Accepting Payment For Your Music and Merch [HOW TO]
For DIY artists looking to monetize their creations, either through music, merch, or something else altogether, there are now more ways than ever to make it fast and easy to. Continue reading
Why Getting Signed To A Label Shouldn’t Be Your Goal
Although many artists have shifted their focusing into making it on their own in the digital music space, a remarkable number of artists remain focused on the classic (and somewhat. Continue reading
