5 new social media statistics that will surprise you
As active social media marketers and users, we may think we are experts, but these stats are reminders of how little we know and how fast things are changing, by. Continue reading
Meet Darrell Looney, aka Phatfunk: the latest Bandsintown Artist Community Spotlight Artist
Every month the Bandsintown Artist Community spotlights an independent musician and member who is in the trenches making things work. This month it’s Darrell Looney, aka Phatfunk. via the Bandsintown. Continue reading
AP Dhillon proves Punjabi music can succeed without & beyond Bollywood
By attracting global fans through traditional and social media, AP Dhillon has proven that Punjabi music can break through without Bollywood’s help. by Shankara Srikantan of Chartmetric An Indo-Canadian Chart-Topping. Continue reading
Will the Copyright Royalty Board approve Big Tech’s attempted cover-up? [Chris Castle]
Chris Castle gives his insights on the Copyright Royalty Board’s recent frozen mechanicals proceedings with Google. Op-Ed by CHRIS CASTLE of Music Technology Policy There’s an old saying among sailors. Continue reading
Sweetwater extends NO FEE Gear Exchange marketplace
Online retailer Sweetwater is extending the no-fee option for its Sweetwater Gear Exchange which facilitates the sale and purchase of used musical equipment and instruments. “Gear Exchange has been up. Continue reading
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
