Soundcloud Confirms Deal With Sony, The Orchard, RED Distribution [FULL TEXT OF OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT]
Earlier today we reported that Soundcloud has reached a deal with Sony Music Entertainment. Now it's official. Alongside deals with WMG, UMG and Merlin, the agreement paves the way for a. Continue reading
A Beginner’s Guide To Direct Fan Interaction
Being able to interact with your fans and show your human side is hugely important. Fortunately, there are a multitude of resources available for just this purpose, some of which may work better. Continue reading
Fullsceen Acquires StageBloc As D2F Startup Consolidation Continues
From Google acquiring Bandpage to PledgeMusic's acquisition of Noisetrade and Set.fm, direct to fan is undergoing a consolidation. That may be bad news for investors, but its great news for artists. Continue reading
6 Things A Manager Should Be Doing For Any Band
As a band or artist, having a manager will become a must once you reach a certain point in your career, but not just anyone will do. The following article. Continue reading
Merchbar Hot Merch Chart: March Edition
We've got some newcomers to the Merchbar Hot Merch Chart this month. Since Merchbar added over 100 more artists to the site, these charts are getting even more interesting, and we've got. Continue reading
4 Reasons Superfans Are Your Most Valuable Asset
As paying for music has become more of choice than a necessity, artists must rely increasingly on their more profitable superfans, and market themselves and their music in accordance with the shifting. Continue reading
F**K LONG LINES: How To Pretend You’re At #SXSW 2016
SXSW 2016 is now well underway, but perhaps you blew your budget buying vinyl. Or it could be that the chaise lounge by the pool at your Austin hotel is so damn. Continue reading
#SupportMusic – ‘A Song Is Worth More Than A Penny’, Says The Grammy’s Neil Portnoy
Following up his comments at the this year's GRAMMYs, Neil Portnow discusses how streaming – although it offers musicians a new way to reach music consumers and should be embraced by. Continue reading
Soundcloud Signs Sony Music, Runs Out Of Excuses To Better Monetize Content
Soundcloud is great for musicians, both as a tool and for its massive community for music lovers. But it needs to do more to help those creators profit from the. Continue reading
Music Education: Why It’s Important To The Industry
While the industry mythology surrounding the idea of the self-taught artist can often cause aspiring musicians to eschew more formal tutelage, a musical education is important to creating quality work, communicating. Continue reading
