THU. BRIEFING: Spotify Seeks $500M Loan • Facebook Shares, Video Views Soar • Ticketing Abuse • More
I’ll Be In San Francisco In 2 Weeks For Hypebot’s Music And Tech Meetup And Pollstar Live!
Two weeks from today, I'll be in San Francisco for the Hypebot Music & Tech Meetup and hosting a star studded "Data Driven Touring" panel at Pollstar Live!, the premier gathering. Continue reading
The True Cost Of Recording And Releasing A Single [Dave Kusek]
Many artists who sit down to write a single often do so without thinking through the expenses they will encounter before the song can actually be released. By going over. Continue reading
Megadeth Makes One Super Fan’s Dream A Reality
As part of PledgeMusic's new series Pledger Stories, we hear the personal account of a Megadeth superfan who traveled to Nashville to spend a day in the studio with the. Continue reading
Spotify Updates App With Non-working “Shows” Video Tab
Adding proof that they are about to finally launch their long promised video service, Spotify has pushed out an app update that adds concert listings, more "Moods & Genres" and. Continue reading
SoundCloud Adds Charts In Bid To Improve Music Discovery
Now that it has cut licensing deals with 2 of the 3 major label groups and many indies, SoundCloud is finally getting more serious about music discovery with the launch. Continue reading
Guide To Releasing Music As An Independent Artist [INFOGRAPHIC]
Releasing music independently can be a confusing process, and requires making many complex decisions along the way without any kind of certainty as to what the outcome may be. Here we take a step by. Continue reading
5 Video Music Blogs For Finding Your Next Favorite Band
Offering unique renditions of independent artist's music in an intimate and minimalist setting, video music blogs are both an excellent way to discover great new music, or simply hear artists. Continue reading
6 Venue Execs Fired For Reselling Tickets And No One Is Surprised
When the industry rails against ticket resales, bots (automated ticket buying apps) are held up as the main culprit. But it turns out, to the surprise of absolutely no one. Continue reading
