I Took a Record Label to #SXSW Last Year
Here we hear the recounting of one label (and its five artists') journey to SXSW, what they did right and was valuable about the experience and, just so you can avoid. Continue reading
Singles Club: The Label Where Physical Meets Digital [INTERVIEW]
In this interview Chris Muccioli and Jeffrey Silverstein discuss their record label Singles Club, which releases exclusively singles and works to bridge the divide between physical and digital music through. Continue reading
Virtual Reality: What It Really Means For The Music Industry
[UPDATED] Curious what all the fuss is about? Here we take a concise look at what virtual reality means for the music industry, and what sort of experience you as. Continue reading
Songkick Ratchets Up Live Nation, Ticketmaster Lawsuit
On the same day that Bandcamp announced it’s partnership with Ticketmaster, concert discovery rival Songkick was escalating its legal battle with the ticketing giant. In a new a filing, Songkick. Continue reading
10 Ways To Make Your Poorly Attended Show A Success
While playing for a near-empty room can certainly be off-putting, artists should not despair when it comes to dealing with a poorly attended show. Here we look at some ways a. Continue reading
THU. BRIEFING: Songkick vs Ticketmaster • WME Nabs $250M Softbank Investment • Kanye Merch Controversy • More
Thursday 3.24.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Income from live music matters: Songkick vs Ticketmaster has broad implications for the new music industry. Updated continuously under. Continue reading
Apple Music, Vice Team For ‘The Score’ Docu-Series About Local Music Scenes [VIDEO]
Apple Music and Vice are teaming to produce "The Score," a docu-series that chronicles interesting indie music scenes globally. So far 6 episodes are on tap including the techno scene. Continue reading
Could Songwriter Metadata Be Delivered Directly To Retailers?
Following the recent rash of improper licensing lawsuits, the question is being raised as to whether or not retailers could potentially have songwriter metadata delivered directly to them by labels. Continue reading
Be Remarkable And Fans Will Come: Essential Advice From Marketing Guru Seth Godin
In this piece industry marketing expert Seth Godin illustrates how artists must work to cultivate that about them which is remarkable and unique in order to spark interest and draw. Continue reading
Social Commerce: Connect With Fans Through Merch
With the decline in recorded music sales, merch has become an increasingly important part of indie artists' revenue, but it has also become a unique opportunity for musicians to authentically. Continue reading
