Last week in music industry commentary
Last week’s commentators in the thick of the industry shared their opinions and thoughts on how AI will change the music business, surprising music label stats, and more… We obsess. Continue reading
46 NITO independent music Agents & Managers lead fair ticketing fight
The National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) has announced an aggressive nine-point platform of changes needed to reform concert ticketing, and 46 independent booking agencies and management companies have signed a. Continue reading
ASCAP launches Green Theme Song Contest and ASCAP @ Studio Green
In celebration of Earth Day, ASCAP has launched a Green Theme Song Contest and Studio Green @ ASCAP, an environmental sustainability initiative. Studio Green @ ASCAP is an employee-driven initiative. Continue reading
This Earth Day, resell old gear instead of scrapping it
The components inside music and audio gear often include dangerous heavy metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium that, if trashed, can contaminate the soil and local water supplies. One solution. Continue reading
The importance of Merch Sales in today’s music economy
For this week’s Flashback Friday, we turn to the brilliant James Shotwell for a post on the importance of merchandise sales in today’s music economy that is just as relevant. Continue reading
How musicians can (and should) find their “Why” [Ben Weinman]
Musicians (and all the rest of us) need an inner drive to persistently pursue their passions, even when they may not be obvious. Ben Weinman explores how to turn that. Continue reading
Fast Company names 10 Most Innovative Music Companies 2023
Fast Company has named its ten most innovative music companies of 2023, and while the list includes familiar names, it’s also peppered with some interesting newcomers. The two we are. Continue reading
Can Country Music enact Common Sense Gun Control? 60 top artists pledge to try
Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Amy Grant, Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Margo Price, Kelsea Ballerini, and dozens of other top Nashville musicians have signed a letter and met with Tennesse lawmakers. Continue reading
7 Ways AI is changing Music Promotion & How to make it work for You
AI (Artificial intelligence) can do more than create Fake Drake cover songs and cover art. What about monitoring your social media or identifying potential powerful collabs? Kep reading to find. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Myxt opens w/ $2M • StageIt + Full Option • Public Pressure adds music • Qobuz to Canada • Promotions @ ASCAP, WCM
Myxt has launched its audio file management platform alongside seed funding of $2 million led by Accel and Quiet Capital to support the development of its centralized audio workplace. •. Continue reading
