Red Bull Music Academy Returns, Application Deadline April 2
Red Bull Music Academy is a unique two week professional music education program that takes place in a different major city each year. This year it returns to New York. Continue reading
Free Artists Analytics From Last.fm & Musicmetric
Today at SXSW popular music streamer Last.fm announced a partnership with artist data platform Musicmetric, to provide access to their analytics dashboard. This integration creates a free tool for artists. Continue reading
RootMusic’s BandPage Hits 500K Artists, Adds Facebook Timeline Features.
RootMusic's BandPage now services Facebook Pages for 500,000 aritsts, up 250,000 over the last six months, according to the company. They're is also launching a Billboard chart along with new. Continue reading
A2IM Libera Awards Opens Nominations To All Independent Artists & Labels
Independent music trade group The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) is accepting nominations for their new Libera Awards. Nominations for "The Libbies" are being managed by Official.fm, and can. Continue reading
Not Going To SXSW? Submit Your Band To CouchByCouchwest
"Too broke to go to Austin? Can’t get out of work? Hate dealing with traffic and large crowds? Maybe just too lazy to release yourself from the couch’s sweet sweet. Continue reading
Bob Baker On the Fan Engagement Triangle [VIDEO]
A few months ago, CD Baby president Brian Felsen interviewed me at the TAXI Road Rally. In this short segment we discuss old and new models of engaging with fans,. Continue reading
Unique Eye In The Sky Musicians’ Collective Presents Major Unofficial SXSW Showcase
Eye In The Sky Collective, based in Austin, is a hybrid business and organization for musicians that offers discounted services for member artists as well as direct to fan sales. Continue reading
10 Tips For Emerging Indie Musicians: Planning For Survival & Success
Buzz: Plan is the first digital release in the series Buzz – A survival guide for emerging indie musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. This free ebook is a. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Vevo + MTV+ Facebook, Pandora Stock Upgrade, Music Buyers Up, Ticketing & More
Vevo's videos reappeared on MTV last week after a year-long feud (CNet) and the New York Post reports on widely rumored talks with Facebook to replace YouTube as Vevo's host. Continue reading
