How A Songwriter In His 60s Broke (Back) Into The Music Business
In this piece, Chris Robley examines how musician and songwriter Daniel Antopolsky fought his way back into the music industry and began building a career in his 60s and on. Continue reading
PledgeMusic Sale Appears To Be Another Empty Promise
Last week, we reported that some artists affected by the demise of PledgeMusic became hopeful they would be made whole after receiving emails touting "negotiations the board is having with. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: A2IM Seeks Board Candidates • Curve Royalty Systems • Ortiz Sues DEL Records • More
In this edition of the Business Of Indie, A2IM is seeking nominations for its Board Of Directors, indie focused Curve Royalty Systems launches, Gerardo Ortiz counter sues DEL Records and. Continue reading
Your Event’s Comprehensive Social Media Advertising Calendar
Advertising on social media is important to making your next show or event a success, but unstructured bombardment of all social channels will do you little good and, like in. Continue reading
If The Music Industry Is One Giant Party, You’re Not Doing It Right
While the life of a musician is often associated with a variety of vices, the reality is that engaging in these diversions too much can, in some instances, derail a. Continue reading
Bandcamp Adds No-Risk Vinyl Pressing via Pirate Press
Bandcamp is expanding its commitment to vinyl with a new offering that eliminates upfront costs for artists and labels. Vinyl on the popular independent music destination has grown 600% in. Continue reading
Major Labels Demanding ‘Guaranteed Money’ From TikTok Owners
Spring will shepherd in the cancellation of numerous music contracts, and with renegotiations on the table, three of the industry's biggest labels are eager to see if they can squeeze. Continue reading
Evolution Of The UK Festival Scene
Almost as much about the spectacle as about the music, music festivals have always been notable for their eye catching visuals and remarkable fashion scene. Here we look at UK. Continue reading
Amazon’s Twitch Takes On TikTok With Karaoke Game and Deals With All The Majors
Amazon online gaming service Twitch has launched Twitch Sings, an interactive karaoke game aimed straight at the wildly popular TickTok app. The huge difference is that Amazon actually bothered to. Continue reading