Music Industry is moving from middle-men to ‘disintermediation’

New technology suggests that current music business models should be more artist-centric instead of including unnecessary middlemen. from ArtistVerified via Medium Disintermediation is a really long word for a really. Continue reading

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The marketing magic of ‘STANS’ [Fred Jacobs]

How Eminem coined the term “stan” and how developing such strong bonds with music listeners can move mountains when it comes to marketing…..

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BEYond Country: How Beyoncé created space for Black Country Artists with COWBOY CARTER

Beyoncé is back with COWBOY CARTER, taking her rightful place in country music as she continues to achieve multi-genre domination……

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Echo Base offers independent artists sustainable vinyl record pressing [A2IM Indie Spotlight]

Echo Base, the Athens, Georgia-based vinyl manufacturing and distribution company, offers innovative physical music solutions anchored in sustainable practices and musician-focused services. The company is dedicated to accessible and affordable vinyl production, direct-to-fan relationships, and environmental stewardship…..

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Your Livestream Strategy Sucks! K-Pop’s lessons on reaching a global audience 

Haven’t had much success with live streaming lately or given up altogether? If you’re going to learn from anyone, look at how live-streaming contributed to K-Pop artist’s global success…..

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Beginner’s guide to getting more YouTube Subscribers with Ads [Brian Hazard]

Calling all music promo newbies! Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to get more YouTube subscribers with ads. ….

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Why must musicians get the short end of OpenAI’s Bad Business Model?

Tech companies claim AI needs free access to copyrighted materials for proper and accurate training, leaving artists uncompensated for the use of their property and with more AI-created competition…..

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How to Book Better Gigs: Free Course

Musicians can learn the basics of booking successful gigs and touring with a free course created by Hypebot Editor and longtime booking agent Bruce Houghton for Berklee and Coursera…..

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An intro to Lofi music and Lofi Girl

Lofi Girl and her gentle beats for relaxing and studying have spread across the internet, jumpstarting a new era for the Lofi genre with a unique aesthetic that combines pop culture nostalgia with cozy vibes…..

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Live Nation faces DoJ antitrust suit as indie festivals, venues struggle

A U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation ( (LYV.N) and its Ticketmaster subsidy is just weeks away, sources tell the Wall Street Journal…..

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