How every musician can (and should) be part of Band Shirt Day 2023
The second annual Band Shirt Day has been announced for Friday, September 15th, and every musician can participate in this global charity fundraising event which celebrates the iconic band t-shirt.. Continue reading
How to LEGITIMATELY get a song more streams [Chris Robley of CD Baby]
Don’t waste your money and risk your reputation on bot farms and other scams, and learn how to boost your music streams legitimately. by CHRIS ROBLEY from CD Baby’s DIY. Continue reading
What are the Top 10 Music Markets globally?
Music and music discovery have become increasingly global thanks to streaming and social media, including for independent at d.i.y. Artists. But which markets are worth aiming for? This week’s Hypebot. Continue reading
Indie Spotlight: Tone simplifies royalty processing
Tone is an innovative company that strives to get artists and label paid in a straightforward and streamlined way. from A2IM Music has always been a catalyst for innovation, driving. Continue reading
7 common Music Branding Mistakes and Solutions
Does your artist branding need some work? Here are some simple solutions to some of the most common music marketing mistakes that may hold you back. by Janelle Borg of. Continue reading
RIAA, Major Labels sue Internet Archive for streaming old 78 records
The RIAA and Big 3 record labels have filed suit against the Internet Archive for its Great 78 Project, which digitizes and streams 78 rpm records. Mike Masnick of Tech. Continue reading
SXSW panels worth voting for from Bandsintown, Rock Paper Scissors, The Orchard & more
Voting for SXSW 2024 PanelPicker is coming to a close this Sunday, August 20, and we’ve put together an extensive list of panels worthy of your consideration. Anyone can register. Continue reading
Facebook is Out and Fizz is In on College Campuses
Social media platform Fizz IS giving early Facebook users deja vu with how it performs on college campuses. But does it have the potential to stick around? Keep reading to. Continue reading
GRAMMY U drops college enrollment requirement, opens to anyone 18-29
GRAMMY U has dropped its college enrollment requirement and opened membership to anyone between the ages of 18 and 29. Founded by the Recording Academy in 2006, Grammy U provides opportunities for. Continue reading
Why isn’t Hip Hop conquering Live Music as it has Streaming?
The new “Return to live” study by MIDiA Research based on data from Bandsintown showed that Hip Hop ranks lower in genres that music listeners prefer to see live. Report. Continue reading