Setting Your Music Career On Auto-Pilot Is Not An Option
Many artists bemoan the time they must spend on business and marketing, instead of focusing on their artistry and musicianship. While there's no silver bullet to changing this ratio, there. Continue reading
Sony Artists, Songwriters Can Now Get Paid More Quickly
Despite many technological advances, getting major labels and publishers to pay out quickly has remained a challenge. It seems that Sony Music and Sony/ATV, however, are making an effort to. Continue reading
Flow Festival Asks Artists To Take A Stand For The Environment With Sustainability Rider
The Flow Festival has invited artists to take a stand for the environment with their riders. Created in collaboration with Flow’s sustainability partner Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable. Continue reading
Tencent In Talks To Acquire Up To 20% Of UMG
Chinese internet giant Tencent is in talks to acquire a stake in Univeral Music Group, both companies have confirmed. Earlier this year, UMG parent Vivendi announced plans to sell as. Continue reading
Lucian Grainge’s Letter to UMG Staff On Tencent Music Talks – The Full Text
With Chinese internet giant Tencent in serious talks to acquire a 10-20% stake in Univeral Music Group, UMG CEO and Chairman Lucian Grainge reached out to his staff with details.. Continue reading
Country Radio’s Gender Gap Continues: Men Top Billboard Chart 9X More Than Women
For three weeks in December of last year, not a single song on the country chart was sung by a women. A Billboard study showed a rapid decline from four. Continue reading
Insiders Guide To Pressing Vinyl with CEO Of Disc Makers
Tony van Veen, the CEO of DIY Media joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. DIY Media is home to Disc Makers, BookBaby and Merchly.. Continue reading
4 Simple Tactics For Reaching Music Tastemakers
While sharing your music has become easier, getting it into the ears of those who matter has become increasingly difficult. Here we look at four steps for how artists can. Continue reading
