Soundcloud elevates Artist toolkit, promises a direct line to superfans
Soundcloud has retooled its Repost artist offering with some significant upgrades. Tracy Chan, who helped create Spotify For Artists and ran music at Twitch, is leading the ongoing effort, which. Continue reading
Why vinyl means so much more now [Keith Jopling]
Keith Jopling of MIDiA on how vinyl has ‘gripped’ him and the rest of today’s music listeners. by Keith Jopling of MIDiA It is the final quarter of 2022 and. Continue reading
A beginner’s guide to the Creator Economy
Here’s everything you need to know about the Creator Economy and how it affects you. by Angela Tyler of Reverbnation Blog Have you heard of the Creator Economy? If not,. Continue reading
12 live performance and preparation tips for musicians
Whether you’re gearing up to perform for the first time, getting back into the swing of things, or a seasoned pro, we’ve got performance and prep tips to help you. Continue reading
FREE ED SHEERAN from ‘ridiculous’ copyright lawsuits [Mike Masnick]
Mike Masnick discusses Ed Sheeran’s frequent appearance in the copyright courts due to “silly lawsuits.” by Mike Masnick of Tech Dirt We’ve written a bunch about how Ed Sheeran recognizes how batshit. Continue reading
Challenges mount as indie musicians return to touring
Four indie music managers and the managing partner of concert discovery platform Bandsintown share the challenges they are facing as their artists return to touring. It’s a preview of a. Continue reading
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See Tickets has announced new appointments to its executive committee. Boris Patronoff becomes the Chief Operating Officer of See Tickets Group and remains the CEO of See Tickets in North. Continue reading
How to use playlists to market a new release
Learn how to reach a bigger audience with these playlist marketing tips. by Alper Tuzcu of SoundFly If you are an independent artist, you’ve probably released your music on digital. Continue reading
5 Creative artist branding strategies [VIDEO]
Branding is an important part of any career, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating or time-consuming. by James Shotwell of Haulix Let’s be clear: You have a brand whether. Continue reading
How to stay mentally healthy on tour
Here are three simple strategies to keep your head in a good place while on tour. by Rebecca of Reverbnation Blog With the highly anticipated return of live music, many. Continue reading
