One77 Music Launches With $27M Catalog Backed By Virgo
Music publisher One77 Music has launched in New York City, with an eye for new catalog and some very deep pockets. Led by veteran music exec Jennifer Blakeman, One77 launches. Continue reading
Live Nation Stock Nears $50 On SiriusXM Buyout Rumors
Live Nation stock is now flirting with $50 per share, opening Wednesday at $49.96. That's up more than 14% in the last month and appears to be driven by growing. Continue reading
This Week In 1955, Rock ‘n Roll Went #1 For First Time
In this piece Daniel Reifsnyder takes a journey back to 1955, when rock 'n' roll climbed to the top of the charts for the first time with the now culturally. Continue reading
Spotify Blog Post Promotes DIY vs Label Release
The Spotify For Artists blog has published a decidedly anti-record label, pro-d.i.y. article that is certain to anger the streamer's record label partners. In it, Greg Puciato of the band Dillinger. Continue reading
Guide To Getting Songs Placed In TV, Movies
As a musician, chances are you want to get your music heard, and for it to have an emotional impact of some kind. One of this best way to make. Continue reading
Spotify Hiring Patterns Reveal Post-IPO Focus
CEO Daniel Ek has promised that Spotify going public would not change the culture of the company or its mission to build a more artist centered new music industry. But. Continue reading
Fan Pyramid: How to Identify 5 Levels Of Fans, Engage Them
Think of your fans as a pyramid with your most devoted and loyal fans at the top. Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss the five levels of the Fan Pyramid. Continue reading
Assert Your Independence: Contact Your Senator To Support Music Modernization Act
In this piece William Glanz reviews the current state of the Music Modernization Act, what progress it still has to make, relevant commentary being made about the bill, and more,. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Kobalt • The Orchard • Berklee • Rolling Stones + UMG • Global Citizen Festival
Kobalt Music has hired Rian Liebenberg as Chief Technology Officer. Kobalt’s current CTO, Richard Thompson, is stepping down, but will continue to advise as Emeritus CTO. Liebenberg previously held CTO positions. Continue reading
7 Tips For Musicians To Write Emails Fans Will Adore
Gone are the days when the only thing you had to be good at as a musician was music. Artists are now required to do their share of marketing and. Continue reading
