What The Fall Of PledgeMusic Means For Artists [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]
With the news that crowdfunding platform PledgeMusic is entering Administration, the UK equivalent of bankruptcy, music marketing veterans Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert of the Music Biz Weekly podcast explore. Continue reading
50 Hard Rock/Pop Punk Playlists You Should Be Pitching, How To Reach Them
In the streaming age, playlists are the name of the game when it comes to getting ahead in your career. Here we look at fifty different playlists hard rock/pop punk. Continue reading
PledgeMusic Story Is Starting To Sound Like A Broken Record says Bandzoogle’s Dave Cool
The demise of PledgeMusic and the hundreds of musicians left in its wake are a sadly familiar story for music industry veteran Dave Cool of Bandzoogle. "The company takes on. Continue reading
4 Benefits To Recording, Releasing Commentary For Your Music
Sometimes it can be hard to convey everything you want about your music through the album alone – luckily this creates the perfect opportunity to release commentary, giving fans insight. Continue reading
Respected Touring Trade Amplify Shifts To Billboard
Dave Brooks led touring industry trade Amplify will be integrated into Billboard.com. Respected veteran journalist Brooks joined Billboard in 2017; and last year Valence Media acquired Amplify, making it a. Continue reading
Guide To Getting Your Spotify URI Before Releasing Your Music
In this how-to piece, Chris Robley details how artists can get their unique identifying Spotify URI in advance of releasing their music on the platform, thereby allowing listeners to pre-save. Continue reading
NMPA Chief Compares Spotify To Uber As Songwriters vs Streamers Battle Escalates
On the day that Uber went public, NMPA head David Isrealite used the IPO to fire the latest salvo in the escalating battle the pits music publishers and songwriters against. Continue reading
