REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review
A busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with Threads’ engagement already declining, South Asian music taking on the globe, scalpers funding consumer groups, and more…. Continue reading
To ‘Make Fans Super Again’ nurture Fandom, don’t harvest it [MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan]
The music industry mantra is that superfans are the key to success, and while there’s still truth in that statement, the value of a superfan is not what it used. Continue reading
KISS held the first paid VIP 20 years ago. What have we learned since?
Twenty years ago, KISS launched the first paid meet and greet. These VIP programs are now common, and this episode of the Music Biz Weekly Podcast looks at what’s been. Continue reading
8 of SoundFly’s best free course lessons for musicians
From lessons on music theory to production to even playing drums like Anderson Park, frequent Hipebot contributor SoundFly has something for every musician, some of which is free! by Soundfly. Continue reading
Speculative ticketing may already be illegal [Chris Castle]
Speculative ticketing – the practice of offering a ticket for sale that might be available in the future – is currently the subject of state and federal scrutiny and legislation.. Continue reading
What musicians need to know about AI music
AI has much to offer to music and the music industry that excites some and makes others nervous. Here’s a rundown to help you decide whether you should embrace or. Continue reading
How two soundtracks helped launch the Barbenheimer phenomenon
Learn how film soundtracks have the ability to influence the success of the project as a whole, as we’ve seen in the runaway success of the Barenheimer phenomenon. by Janelle. Continue reading
Musicians ignore Threads as engagement drops 50% weeks after 100M sign on
Just a month after sn unprecedented launch that saw more than 100 million sign-up for Threads, user engagement has fallen 50%, and active users have fallen 20%. That analysis comes. Continue reading
How musicians make money on Instagram
Not only is social media a great place to grow your online presence, but you can also make some extra money with just a few steps. Here’s a musician’s guide. Continue reading
How to create a press and promo kit that gets more gigs
This complete but simple guide gives musicians a template for creating a one-stop promo kit that will impress talent buyers and promoters. by Megan Price of Gig Salad As a. Continue reading
