restorm.com Introduces Facebook App For Labels
Zurich-based restorm.com recently introduced a label-focused version of their Facebook app for bands. Billed as the "world's first Facebook app for labels", restorm.com offers a number of features ranging from. Continue reading
Tips on Writing an Effective Artist Biography
Having trouble writing your artist biography? If you don’t have someone to write your biography and you need some help, you may want to check out this MTT post. On. Continue reading
Sony Added To Today’s Google Music Launch, Here’s What to Look For
(UPDATED) At a Los Angeles event scheduled for this afternoon, Google Music is expected to enhance its service with new mobile and sharing features plus a download store including the catalogs. Continue reading
Sting Spends More Than $1Million On Free iPad App
When I first saw the news that Sting had an iPad app as part of his activities celebrating 25 years of solo performance, it didn't strike me as particularly startling,. Continue reading
ICM: Turmoil At One Of World’s Top Agencies
Major global talent agency ICM is reportedly in turmoil after rumors circulated about ICM President Chris Silbermann exiting the company, along with with several key personnel, including Ted Chervin and. Continue reading
Active vs. Passive Fans: Why Radio & TV Still Rank Tops For Music Discovery
The data presented in a recent NPD Group/NARM study found terrestrial radio and syndicated television among the main influential sources of music discovery (60% and 49% respectively). With all the new avenues for music. Continue reading
Sanctuary 5B Entertainment , Synergy Global Entertainment Partner For Tours, Festivals
Sanctuary5B Entertainment has announced that they have sealed the deal on an ongoing partnership with touring festival producer Synergy Global Entertainment, Inc. (SGE). Through the partnership, the two companies plan. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Radical.fm Gets Funding, Facebook + Spam, Songtrust + Indaba, MOG, Soundcloud & More
Personalized web streamer Radical.fm has raised an undisclosed amount of second-round funding from private investors. Facebook Fights a Nasty Spam Attack. (NY Times) Songtrust will offer music publishing administration services. Continue reading
Watch Replay Of Wednesday’s Google Music Announcement
(UPDATE 3) Yesterday Google Music left beta with a 320kps download store, curated content, a unique song sharing feature and a direct to fan sales option that every band should. Continue reading
Act Now & Win Tickets To Billboard’s FutureSound Conf. [Plus names of previous winners]
THE WINNERS: Dan Peachey of ChatWithTheBand andEdward Aten of Swift.fm. The Billboard FutureSound Conference starts tommorow, November 17 and runs for two days at the Terra in San Francisco. This. Continue reading
Songkick CEO Ian Hogarth On How Social Media Is Changing Live Touring [VIDEO]
The live music industry (promoters, club owners) has, in my experience, been slow to adapt to the new realities of marketing. Ineffective strip ads and radio campaigns are finally being. Continue reading
