3 disruptive trends shaping music and entertainment in 2021 and beyond
The analysts at MIDiA have identified and tracked three disruptive trends shaping the music and entertainment industries in 2021 and beyond. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music Industry. Continue reading
Music APIs are exactly what the industry needs – Here’s why
While the music industry demonstrated an impressive ability to bounce back thanks to its early adoption of streaming, keeping that momentum going will require a streamlining of the process through. Continue reading
Songwriters who have captured the essence of the pandemic
As we approach a year of lockdown, many of us have been stewing alone with our feelings for some time, including several great songwriters. Here, we look a few standout. Continue reading
Christina Bulbenko & Rex Broome, co-Founders of Big Stir Records [A2IM featured exec]
In this edition of A2IM’s featured exec, we meet Christina Bulbenko & Rex Broome, community organizers and co-founders of the artist first Burbank, CA-based Big Stir Records. Guest post from. Continue reading
4 ways to collaborate with musicians from across the globe
With the ongoing pandemic forcing artists to work together remotely, some of the challenges of this long distance collaboration can also give rise to certain opportunities. Guest post from the. Continue reading
Dolly Parton tells TN: ‘No statues, please.”
Dolly Parton has gently requested that the Tennessee legislature scrap an effort to erect a statue of the beloved country music icon. Dolly Parton said she was “honored and humbled”. Continue reading
Branson is back with Virgin Music relaunch, UMG Caroline Rebrand
Universal Music Group has announced plans to breathe new life into the Virgin Music brand with the launch of a new record label and artist services division and the rebranding. Continue reading
7 social media marketing secrets no one tells you
Despite all the social media marketing advice floating around out there, there are a few tips and trick that, while important, you may not ever have heard of. Here, we. Continue reading
Nathaniel Rateliff, Charli XCX, Devendra Banhart, HAIM, Portugal. The Man, others add exclusive Bandsintown PLUS livestreams
Subscription music livestream platform Bandsintown PLUS has announced a new round of intimate and interactive online performances. Bandsintown PLUS’s HD audio and video, hosted chats, and live Q&As offer fans. Continue reading
How to create a marketing strategy to promote your livestream
Now that livestreaming’s takeover of the music industry is starting to seem a little less temporary, it’s time for artists to buckle down and develop a promotional strategy to capture. Continue reading
