MySpace Launches ‘Portfolio’ – First New Artist Promo Tool Since Redesign
A redesigned and refocused MySpace has launched it's first new update aimed at helping the musicians and other creators that drive traffic the site. 'Portfolio' anables users to feature content. Continue reading
It Takes More Than Metrics To Understand A Musician’s Audience
In a new study by Microsoft researcher Nancy K. Baym, the author discusses musicians, music companies and their use of metrics. She interviewed a number of musicians and business people. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
The Musician's Unconventional Guide To Getting A Record Label Deal From YouTube Comments to The Death Of Keywords: Google+ Now Required For Music Marketing My Cloud Player Turns SoundCloud Into. Continue reading
Turntable.fm Fights For Survival with Turntable Live Performances
Apparently Turntable.fm is now focusing on their live shows with the creation of a video studio and performances that go beyond dj playlists. As Turntable.fm has faded, live events have. Continue reading
MySpace Reports Growth: Daily Site Visits +7M, Artist Profiles Up 340%
MySpace is reporting some cautious optimism following their relaunch in June. The company says that their audience grew from 24 million prior to launch to 31 million in its first. Continue reading
Merlin Pulls Content Off German Music Streamer Simfy, Threatens Legal Action
Merlin is pulling member tracks from German streaming service Simfy. The massive independent music licensor took action after new management at Simfy failed to report royalties over the summer months. Most. Continue reading
Is MySpace Traffic Growing Again?
MySpace has been undergoing a constant makeover for more than a year. A new design got rave reviews, but is traffic growing, particularly compared to a year ago? Compete, which. Continue reading
The Challenges Facing Musicians In 2013 – Free Research Report
Being a successful musician in 2013 means overcoming a substantial amount of new obstacles. In June, Right Chord Music launched a survey to better understand what challenges musicians are facing. Continue reading
Ryan Leslie Goes Direct To Fans: Building Community, Bypassing iTunes
Musician and producer Ryan Leslie took a break from studio work to fill me in on his direct to fan approach that features personal communication and a private fan network.. Continue reading
The Week In Music Commentary
Vote: Is MySpace "Like An Internet Cockroach"? Musicians: Hate Spotify and Pandora? Here's An Alternative Proposal Upward Spiral Podcast #28: An Outsider's View Of Music Startups w/ CEO Of Bandzoogle. Continue reading
Is MySpace “Like An Internet Cockroach”? [VOTE]
Despite an impressive new design and significant traffic, some pundits are declaring the new MySpace D.O.A. “The former social networking behemoth is like an Internet cockroach, refusing to die even after. Continue reading
