A conversation with J. Erving of music distributor Human Re Sources
As part of Black Business Month, we’re amplifying the work of J. Erving, of star-maker and founder of the LA-based distributor Human Re Sources. Learn what makes his company unique.. Continue reading
This FCC auction said a lot about the future of radio
Once the ultimate music industry tastemaker, radio’s ability to make or break an artist has diminished over time, as evidence by a recent FCC auction of radio stations, where many. Continue reading
Spotify’s Top Songs of Summer 2021 Global & US
As Summer 2021 sputters to an end, Spotify has released its Top Songs Of Summer. Take note of the interesting differences and similarities between the US and Global charts. Spotify. Continue reading
Kanye West’s new $200 ‘Donda Stem Player’ will let you ‘customize any song’ [VIDEO]
Kanye West has revealed a new music gadget dubbed the Donda Stem Player that will let you “customize any song.” It’s available to preorder now for $200 with an undetermined. Continue reading
TuneCore has a new CEO
Tunecore has a new CEO. After leaving the position open for more than a year, Tunecore owner Believe has promoted Andreea Gleeson to CEO. Gleeson and Matt Barrington had been. Continue reading
Shows are getting canceled or postponed AGAIN [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]
Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss all the shows and tours being canceled or postponed yet again on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. Every day another artist is announcing postponed. Continue reading
Is COVID killing live music again?
We’ve all heard this song before, but as the COVID variants continue their devastating march across the US, live music – and the venues and artists who depend on it. Continue reading
How Black music has impacted generations of musicians
Many of the most transcendent genres from the history of modern music in the US came to fruition through the creativity and ingenuity of Black musicians. Here, we take a. Continue reading
How to quit your record deal and go independent
You wouldn’t be the first artist to decide a record contract just wasn’t for you. Fortunately, we have a few solutions for how you can cut loose and go independent.. Continue reading
How to market better by defining fan demographics
Every band and artist wants more people listening to their music, but how can you tell who actually wants to hear it? In this piece, we dig into how to. Continue reading
4 way you can use YouTube to support your music career
With its massive user base and ease of accessibility, YouTube is a huge asset in supporting an artists career. So how can you make the platform work best for you?. Continue reading
