Getting It Done: The Week in D.I.Y & Indie Music
Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to find a booking agent, manage nerves, get synced in a show, and more… 6 Steps. Continue reading
REWIND: The new music industry’s Week In Review
It was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception, with a new artist changing Alt-R&B, Spotify shutting down more live features, and more… 37%. Continue reading
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
