Bandsintown Launches “Big Break” Emerging Artists Program
BandsInTown has launched "Big Break," a program designed to highlight merging artists on the popular concert discovery platform. Like Spotify's RISE and Apple Music's UP NEXT, Big Break aims to. Continue reading
Improving The Press Section Of Your Website
Remarkably, many bands and artists don't have a press section on their website, or may simply have a list of press releases in its stead. Here we look at how. Continue reading
Spotify Launches New Playlist Pitching System, Artists Mobile App [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]
This week Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss Spotify news that every artist and music marketer should pay attention to on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. There's a new free. Continue reading
Help Fill The Void In Music Journalism: You Don’t Need Permission To Start Writing About Music
With the death of so many music magazines and sites, more voices are needed. Lauren Rearick jumps past practical instruction for starting a independent music blog, and walks through developing. Continue reading
Last Week In Music Commentary
Commentators inside the industry this week shared their thoughts and opinions on what congress has in store for songwriters, why Spotify will become a full stack company, and how big. Continue reading
Warner Music’s Topsify Playlist Chief Exits To Launch New Venture
Three years after selling Playlist.net to Warner Music Group and establishing the major's own Topsify playlist brand, Kieron Donoghue is leaving the label group to start a new venture. The future. Continue reading
Tyler Perry’s ‘Boo 2’ Tops Weekend Box Office
Tyler Perry proved that his shopworn 'Madea' character is still a box office draw as "Tyler Perry's Boo 2! A Madea Halloween" debuted in North America to an estimated $21.6M,. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
We advised and counseled independent and do-it-yourself artists this week on everything ranging from using Facebook live to bring in more money + fans, to how you can instantly give. Continue reading
