Are you ready for Music PR? [Ariel Hyatt]
Music PR can be a major undertaking for a band or artist. Here, PR expert Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR offers some guidance. Guest post by Andre Calilhanna from the Disc. Continue reading
How to deal with buyers who have never booked a gig before
Live music has its share of rookies including fans booking house concerts and private gigs to inexperienced venue managers. When it comes to dealing with these fresh faces it’s important. Continue reading
Failure is an inevitable part of your music career – here’s why
In an industry as challenging as the music business, failure is something of an inevitability, but how we choose to deal with it can effect whether it is more of. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify takedowns • TikTok influencers • Are concerts safe? • more
The 55th edition of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast is now live. Episode #55 This week, Jay and Mike. Continue reading
Apple has acquired classical music streaming service Primephonic
Apple announced that it has acquired classical streaming service Primephonic and will be launching a dedicated classical music app later this year With literally hundreds of recordings of the same. Continue reading
5 positive lessons every artist can learn from Kanye West’s chaotic Donda launch
Now that Kanye West’s Donda is finally released, there are positive lessons that every artist and label can learn from this chaotic rollout. The release of Kanye West’s Donda was. Continue reading
‘How to grow a fanbase’ with top music marketer Amber Horsburgh
Artist consultant and music marketing expert Amber Horsburgh offers some key tips on how to successfully cultivate and grow a sustainable fanbase. Guest post by Erica Campbell of Spotify for. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Orchard presents IndustryEd • Kobalt adds Barrett • Symphonic + Qrates • more
In this latest edition of Business Of Indie, The Orchard is planning an informative IndustryEd conference, Kobalt adds Cee Barrett, Symphonic partners with Qrates for vinyl, and much more. Like. Continue reading
Working the merch table: tips & tricks
As live shows begin to slowly make something resembling a comeback, now’s the perfect time to brush up on some of the best trips and tricks for working a profitable. Continue reading
Spotify insiders vote for stock buyback to juice share price while Congress raises questions over streaming payola [Op-Ed]
Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] recently announced plans for a second billion-dollar stock buyback. Artist advocate Chris Castle writes that the move will inflate the share price and enrich key shareholders with. Continue reading
