SoundCloud’s Major ‘Next’ Upgrade Leaves Beta, Mobile Due 12/6
The major redesign and upgraded Next SoundCloud has launched from private beta and is now the platform for all SoundCloud users. The re-engineered platform increases engagement more than 30% over. Continue reading
The Downside Of Social: 8,600 Tumblr Accounts Defaced By Fake Racist Posts
UPDATE: The attack which effected thousands of blogs has been fixed, but illustrates how social openness can lead to security problems. "The more functional you make something, the less secure. Continue reading
Metallica Splits From WMG To Launch Blackened Recordings
It’s official: Metallica has gone independent. Announced last Friday, the famed rockers have left longtime label Warner Music Group after 28 years, and were able to take ownership of all. Continue reading
Music Video Tools: Easy Video Remixes, Facebook Photo Videos, YouTube Marketing
Though making a great music video is no easy task, the range of free and easy to access tools for making videos and increasing their impact continue to proliferate. Mozilla's. Continue reading
Musician Website Quick Fix #11: Give It A Great ABOUT Page
By Melanie Kealey from music website and marketing platform Bandzoogle. Twitter: @Bandzoogle If reality television, blogging, and social networking has taught us anything, it’s that fans want to know more. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Why Artists Should Sell to Fans and Let Labels Sell to Consumers 5 Tips for Identifying & Connecting with Music Bloggers for Music Coverage What's A Band's Best Use of. Continue reading
What’s A Band’s Best Use Of $2000?
By Tyler Hayes, who runs the music discovery site Nxt Big Thing. What if a touring band were to come into an extra $2000, what should they spend the money. Continue reading
Musicraiser Launches Music Crowdfunding Platform & Support Network
Musicraiser is a new music crowdfunding platform based in Italy. They recently added English launguage support with German, Spanish and Portuguese on the way. Musicraiser emphasizes the involvement of musicians. Continue reading
OurStage Launches Unique Revenue Sharing Program For Musicians
Music discovery and social platform OurStage.com has announced OurStage Pro, a new membership service that pays artists for song spins through a rather unique revenue sharing program. Pro allows artists to. Continue reading
Musicians Lead The Way On Facebook + More Findings [STUDY]
In a recent study conducted by Recommend.ly, Facebook Pages for musicians and bands have led the way in collecting the most fans compared to any other personal brand Page (celebrities,. Continue reading
