
Kris Ahrend of the Mechanical Licensing Collective [Music Biz Weekly Podcast Interview]
Kris Ahrend from The Mechanical Licensing Collective joins co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. The MLC is a nonprofit organization designated by the U.S.. Continue reading

Why Nimbleness In Music Matters Now More Than Ever
Not many artists saw the tumult of 2020 coming, and as the pandemic continues to rage on, adaptability and nimbleness remain essential qualities to keeping your head above water in. Continue reading

How Can New Music Compete With Classic Rock?
Here Fred Jacobs explores the challenge of breaking through classic rock’s stranglehold on radio, and how to give new music a fighting chance at competing for space on the airwaves.. Continue reading

Word Of Mouth Marketing: What It Is, How To Cultivate It
Industry consultant Bobby Borg sits down to chat with Freddy Nager, former label exec, professor, and owner of Atomic Tango about the elusive but ever-sought after word-of-mouth marketing, and what. Continue reading

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New Stats From Twitch: 26.5M Average Daily Visitors
Twitch has shared some impressive new stats via a tweet from Senior Vice-President Damian Burns. • Average daily visitors: 26.5 Million • Average viewership at any given moment: 2 Million+. Continue reading

Run Your Own PR Campaign: Musician’s Guide
When it comes to cultivating a successful music career, big dreams and wishful thinking won’t get an artist very far. Here, we explore how bands and artists can better expend. Continue reading

Eight Essential Music Business Principles You Need To Know
Challenging as the music industry is, abiding by these basic business principles can give you a fighting chance at beating out the competition and making your music career a success.. Continue reading

Sony Acquires AWAL, Kobalt Neighboring Rights
AWAL, which built a reputation as a safe harbor for independent artists seeking true global reach, is now owned by Sony, the world’s second largest music group. Sony Music Entertainment. Continue reading

Coachella, Stagecoach Cancelled For Third Time
Coachella and the Stagecoach Festival have both been canceled for the third time due to COVID-19. Coachella 2020 was originally scheduled for April, then postponed to October 2020. Then it moved to. Continue reading