Best guide to using music hashtags
Although sometimes irritating and overused, hashtags are now integrated into almost all social media platforms and, when used correctly, can be a powerful marketing tool. In this guide, we look. Continue reading
Dive into iconic classics of 90’s rock
A tumultuous decade of rebirth, the turbulence of the 90s led to the creation of some of the most iconic rock songs in history. Here, we dig into five of. Continue reading
Face recognition software is so toxic even Facebook is dumping it
Facebook is shuttering its face recognition in the face of pushback, criticism, and legislative bans of the software across the U.S. Op-ed by Matthew Guariglia of Electronic Frontier Foundation Facebook. Continue reading
TODAY: First round Grammy voting deadline
First round Grammy voting which determines the nominees for this year’s awards ends today Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The Grammys have created several videos that explain this year’s voting process and. Continue reading
For digital natives, lean-in is the future because it’s also the past
Those that see TikTok and the explosion of user-generated music and other content as annoying passing trends “dangerously underestimate the power of an intrinsic human drive for engagement, change, and. Continue reading
2021 GRAMMYS guide to ‘For Your Consideration’ marketing
For Your Consideration (FYC) marketing communications aims to heighten awareness of a band or musician’s eligible work to the larger music community. Here, we breakdown some guidelines on how to. Continue reading
Metallica online Master Class teaches ‘being a band’
Metallica has launched a $15 per month online MasterClass that teaches how to build and sustain success as a band while navigating egos and criticism. Metallica also shares their process. Continue reading
Submit vinyl, cassette, CD releases for #MakingVinyl Packaging Awards
For the 5th year, Making Vinyl is hosting awards to recognize the best vinyl, CD, and tape packaging. International submissions are welcome and can come from record labels, pressing plants,. Continue reading
How Spotify royalties actually work
While many in the music community believe that Spotify royalties should be larger, the specifics of how they are calculated aren’t always well understood. Here, we clear the fog. Guest. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Believe + Pay Two • Create Music + Nirvana Digital • FUGA + Beggars Group
Believe has acquired a 25% stake in French indie label Play Two, a subsidiary of the TF1 group. The partnership will reinforce Believe’s presence in France and accelerate the digital. Continue reading
