Can’t Buy Me “Likes”
Agree or disagree – if a promoter looks at a Facebook page when considering artists to book for their venues, the artist with thousands of fan likes is probably going. Continue reading
The Echo Nest Adds XBox Music To 400+ Client List
(UPDATED) The Echo Nest adds to its ever expanding lists of partnerships with today's announcement that it's now powering dynamic radio stations for Microsofts' digital music service Xbox Music. Using. Continue reading
Rdio 2013: Cover Tracks, Top Global Releases and 2014 Artists To Watch
Rdio released its top tracks and albums of 2013 today along with some special features. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis took both Top Global Album and Track with "The Heist" and. Continue reading
3 Social Media Myths It’s Time Musicians Recognized
Tim Grahl, author of "Your First 1000 Copies," writes for authors but he's got lots to say that musicians should consider. Some will find his take on social media a. Continue reading
Here Come The Commercials! Apple’s iAds Team Switches From Apps To iTunes Radio
Over the weekend Adweek reported that Apple's advertising unit is shifting focus from selling iOS app ads to selling ads for iTunes Radio. This switch was signaled by Apple's head. Continue reading
7 Decades, 7 Musical Evolutions
From the Echo Nest Blog. Humankind has had music for as far back as we’re able to define ourselves as such. Some of that music has always been favored by. Continue reading
#Fangagement: Artists Crowdsourcing Opinion – Emily White
By C. Vincent Plummer, co-founder and social strategist for Bedloo.com Welcome to the first entry in our bi-weekly interview series called #Fangagement: Artists Crowdsourcing Opinion. Throughout #Fangagement, I will interview industry professionals,. Continue reading
Instagram More Popular Than Twitter On Mobile In 2013, Says Nielson
UPDATED: New Nielson stats show that Instagram is more popular with mobile users than Twitter – 32M vs. 30.8M. That puts Instagram at #7 in the most popular smartphone apps. Continue reading
Pretty Lights Gave His Music Away & Now Has A Grammy Nomination. Should You Do The Same?
Pretty Lights took a different approach with "A Color Map Of The Sun." Instead of sampling old records he hired a group of musicians and created music from which to. Continue reading
The Benefits Of Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsorships For Musicians
By Sandy Asirvatham, musician, writer and co-creator of Mobtown Moon, Baltimore’s "wildly eclectic yet consistently compelling" reinterpretation of Pink Floyd’s DARK SIDE OF THE MOON. As DIY musicians we try. Continue reading
