Live Nation leaves vaccine mandates to artists as Limp Bizkit, Counting Crows join COVID concert cancellation cavalcade
UPDATED: Live Nation is giving artists the option of requiring fans to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter shows. “We know people are eager to. Continue reading
Why Loud Bass Is So Problematic in a Mix
We all love the thump of an 808 bass, but like anything else, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Here, we explain why too much. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast Anniversary Edition: Venue COVID mandates • Spotify 99¢ tier • YouTube strategies • more
Congratulations to co-hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart on this special 1st Anniversary episode of the “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast! Episode #52 1st. Continue reading
How to use Facebook, Instagram ad tools to do free audience research [HYPEBOT HACK]
This hack uses Facebook and Instagram ad tools to research an audience or potential audience size and makeup without ever spending a dime. Boosting an event or post on Facebook. Continue reading
Spotify launches 6 Ripple Effect regional playlists
In an effort to promote racial justice and amplify underrepresented voices, Spotify recently debuted its new Frequency program, which included the launch of its Ripple Effect’s U.S. regional playlists program. Continue reading
How to earn more money off your studio recordings
In this series on making money from songwriting and recording, Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan outline some of the key ways in which artists can make additional money off of. Continue reading
Spotify testing ‘Spotify Plus’ $0.99 cent tier
Bridging the gap between their free and paid subscriptions, Spotify is test driving a new ninety-nine cent, ‘Spotify Plus’ tier, which still includes some advertising, but gives listeners a bit. Continue reading
UK strikes deal allowing artists to tour EU without a visa
Thanks to a new deal struck between the UK and EU member nations, UK musicians will once again be able to participate in “short-term” tours in nineteen of the European. Continue reading
NOLA Jazz Fest, more concerts cancel over new COVID concerns
For the second year in a row, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival scheduled to take place from October 8 –17 has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. The. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
In our commentary section this week, industry insiders weighed in on what impact mask/vaccine mandates will have on live music, why labels are becoming more like Venture Capitalists, how anti-trust. Continue reading