PledgeMusic Story Is Starting To Sound Like A Broken Record says Bandzoogle’s Dave Cool
The demise of PledgeMusic and the hundreds of musicians left in its wake are a sadly familiar story for music industry veteran Dave Cool of Bandzoogle. "The company takes on. Continue reading
4 Benefits To Recording, Releasing Commentary For Your Music
Sometimes it can be hard to convey everything you want about your music through the album alone – luckily this creates the perfect opportunity to release commentary, giving fans insight. Continue reading
Respected Touring Trade Amplify Shifts To Billboard
Dave Brooks led touring industry trade Amplify will be integrated into Billboard.com. Respected veteran journalist Brooks joined Billboard in 2017; and last year Valence Media acquired Amplify, making it a. Continue reading
Guide To Getting Your Spotify URI Before Releasing Your Music
In this how-to piece, Chris Robley details how artists can get their unique identifying Spotify URI in advance of releasing their music on the platform, thereby allowing listeners to pre-save. Continue reading
NMPA Chief Compares Spotify To Uber As Songwriters vs Streamers Battle Escalates
On the day that Uber went public, NMPA head David Isrealite used the IPO to fire the latest salvo in the escalating battle the pits music publishers and songwriters against. Continue reading
Rolling Stone Music Charts Launch Delayed Indefinitely
The launch of music charts on Rolling Stone has been delayed indefinitely. Originally scheduled to launch on Monday May 13th, the charts will be the first to offer a widely. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
This week, our tips and advice for the music industry's independent do-it-yourselfers covered how to actually make a living as a full time musician, how you can land your next. Continue reading