BUSINESS OF INDIE: Akon Launches Label • AWAL + Proper • Indies Score At Country Radio • More
In this new edition of Business Of Indie, Akon and Motown Veteran Kedar Massenburg launch the Akonik Label Group, AWAL expands its deal for physical distribution with Proper, indie labels. Continue reading
11 Artists On Safeguarding Their Headspace While On Tour
Self-care can be challenging for anyone, let alone an artist on tour, with musicians on the road often facing compromised health, both mental and physical. Here we hear from eleven. Continue reading
Rapper Spent $4M On Company Credit Card To Boost Career
Rapper Chad Arrington, aka Chad Focus, may not have been all that he was cracked up to be. Arrington promoted his alter-ego with a giant billboard in Times Square, showing. Continue reading
Structure Your Campaign Using 2019’s YouTube Best Practices
With video now more important than ever, and YouTube reaching more consumers on it's mobile platform alone than any US television network, having on confident handle on the the best. Continue reading
10 Things You Should Do To Learn Music As An Adult
While listening to music is a delightful pastime enjoyed by many, a surprisingly small number of adults are able to actually play music. That said, it's never too late to. Continue reading
Justice Dept. Opens Review of ASCAP, BMI Consent Decrees
The U.S. Justice Department will review two consent decrees originally reached in 1941 with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music, Inc (BMI) to establish. Continue reading
A Look Inside 5 Ads Where Music Was Critical To Storytelling
Music has been used alongside advertisements for centuries, and the right song placement can make or break a commercial's effectiveness. Here Energy BBDO's Daniel Kuypers discusses some of his big. Continue reading
Broadcasters Do To Artists Exactly What They Complain Is Being Done To Them, says SoundExchange’s Michael Huppe [HYPOCRISY ALERT!]
[UPDATED] The National Association of Broadcaster is lobbying to end the right of satellite companies to license and transmit broadcasters’ content to undeserved markets without permission and often at rates. Continue reading
5 Ways To Grow Your Email List In Advance Of Your Next Show
Whether just starting out or already in the thick of promotion, you need to promote your show to as many fans as possible, meaning it's important to have a built. Continue reading
