Facebook will soon help publish your newsletter, but we aren’t sure it’s a good idea
Newsletters have a been a staple of artist-to-fan communication for some years, and while email has historically been the best tool for this, Facebook is now getting into the newsletter. Continue reading
How Biden’s American rescue plan helps #saveourstages
As we pass a year of COVID-induced closures and cancellations, venues and venue staff remain on edge about the future of live music. Here, we look at what the latest. Continue reading
Blues Foundation Pulls Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s 2021 Nomination Over Confederate Flag Use
The Blues Foundation has pulled Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s 2021 Blues Music Awards nomination for Best Blues/Rock Artist over his continued use of the confederate flag on his instruments, vehicles, and. Continue reading
4 reasons surprise albums are a big risk for an independent artist
Dropping a surprise album out of the blue can be a successful marketing stunt for major artists with a large, engaged following, but for smaller, independent artists, still working on. Continue reading
DistroKid adds direct access to Audiomack music discovery platform
DistroKid and Audiomack have partnered to give the digital distributor’s two million artists direct access to the music discovery platform. The new integration enables DistroKid users to connect to their. Continue reading
Spotify launches ‘Loud & Clear’ royalty transparency site: 13,400 artists earned $50,000 or more in 2020
13,400 artists are earned $50,000 or more last year on Spotify. That’s one of the many takeaways from “Loud & Clear,” a new royalty transparency site launched by the streamer. Continue reading
Best music playlisting practices
Given streaming’s dominance among music consumers, most artists recognize the value in getting their music added to a prominent playlist. Here, we guide artists through some of the best practices. Continue reading
4 of the ‘best’ music conspiracies of all time
Conspiracy theories have permeated pop culture forever, and the music business is no exception. Here, we explore and debunk a few of the most popular conspiracy theories surrounding a few. Continue reading
Last Major Country To Embrace Streaming Finally Caves
Although streaming has become a dominant form of music consumption in many parts of the world, a few countries have been sluggish in their adaption to this new way of. Continue reading
Coachella, Stagecoach Canceled Until 2022
Coachella is moving from October 2021 to April 2022, according to multiple reports. Its companion country music Stagecoach festival is expected to move as well. Promoters Goldenvoice and AEG Presents. Continue reading
