UPDATE: CD Baby, Soundrop layoffs total 28
UPDATE: 28 CD Baby staffers across engineering, marketing, artist services, and operations have been laid off, a company representative shared with Hypebot. Here is the official CD Baby statement: “Last. Continue reading
Animal Collective latest artist to cancel an ‘unsustainable’ tour
Animal Collective has joined the growing list of artists canceling tours because they say that being on the road is now economically and emotionally “unsustainable.” Animal Collective canceled their European. Continue reading
How to use Bandsintown’s FREE email service & more updates [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]
Bandsintown SVP of Marketing and Artist Partnerships Alex Hoffman joins Michael Brandvoild on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to share an update on what’s new at Bandsintown. They dig into. Continue reading
How to turn listeners into true fans
Your music may tell people your story, but that assumes they will listen. And if they listen, will they become true fans? by James Shotwell of Haulix Artists like to. Continue reading
Why small music venues are closing down
You may assume that the COVID-19 pandemic is the root cause of so many venues closing down, but it is much more than that… by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou In. Continue reading
How to write an award-winning film score
Award-winning composer and author, David Andrew Wiebe, gives some exclusive tips for musicians who want to write for film. by David Andrew Wiebe from the Bandzoogle blog “This could be the. Continue reading
3 types of music fans and how to convert more of them
One of the most important parts of music marketing is knowing your audience. Here are the three types of music fans and how to identify them… by Wayne Martin of. Continue reading
5 tips you need to know before releasing music
Avoid any beginner mistakes when you release your next hit with these 5 tips every musician should know. by CHRIS ROBLEY of CD Baby’s DIY Musician blog What many new artists. Continue reading
TikTok made Asake Afrobeats’ a BIG thing
The 27-year-old singer and songwriter only started releasing music in 2018, making him the first Nigerian artist to achieve this level of breakout success so quickly. by Beverly Bryan of. Continue reading
It’s time to jump off the algorithm highway [Mark Mulligan]
“There are two options: feed the algorithm, 2) soundtrack the scene. Both can be persued simoultaneously, but they deliver very different outcomes,” writes top music analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA.. Continue reading