Social Is Not Just About Sharing, It’s Also Commerce
Michael Brandvold introduces the new tool, CommerceSocial, that allows for artists to sell their music directly to fans on a Facebook post. This innovative tool utilizes word-of-mouth recommendations that are popular. Continue reading
Will T-Shirts Save Music? Results Of Hypebot’s Merchandise Sales Survey
(Updated) Are increased merchandise sales helping to offset lower revenue from recorded music sales? Or is that just another bit of new music industry wishful thinking? Just 34% of those. Continue reading
Jelli Goes Mobile, Pairs Up With Radio Stations
Jelli, a crowdsourced and social radio service, has released an iPhone app. Such news is exciting. It provides the tier of functionality that was missing from their current iteration. As. Continue reading
Why The Web Won’t Replace Physical Connectivity
In the second part of my interview segment with David Chaitt, author of SoundCtrl and host of the video blog Backyard Brunch Sessions, we get into the more interesting concepts.. Continue reading
What’s Your Criteria Of Making A Living From Music?
First, if you're making a living from music or know someone who is, we'd like to hear from you. For the rest, we're curious as to what making a living. Continue reading
Amanda Palmer Partners With Fan To Record Album
Amanda Palmer has gotten into the business of developing talent. By now, you may have already heard this story, but it's worth repeating. Palmer was walking home from a rehearsal. Continue reading
Music Industry News: Major Artists Go Indie, Slacker Radio, Kiss Video Takedown, Pop Is Dead & More
Five high-tech music videos that put you in charge. (CNET) What Is Pop And Is It Dead? (SteveLawson) All the Entertainment Gatekeepers Are Gone. (wrap) Slacker Radio to Steal Spotify’s Thunder? (D&T) KISS Videos Removed Due To Copyright Claims.. Continue reading
Backyard Brunch Sessions Keeps Music Hyperlocal
Last week, I called out for hyperlocal music bloggers. Little did I know that net friend and SoundCtrl author David Chaitt hosts a video blog called Backyard Brunch Sessions. This. Continue reading
Fewer Than 30,000 Artists Are Making A Living
Topspin CEO Ian Rogers reported this weekend that fewer than 30,000 artists are making a living from music. Citing data from Songkick cofounder Ian Hogarth, who examined his database of. Continue reading
Spotify Attempts To Add Users With Free Trial
Spotify hopes to entice users a with a Premium 7-day free trial. To do so, users will have to enter their credit card info and accept charges if they fail. Continue reading
