Bandsintown co-founder/managing partner Fabrice Sergent joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on The Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss what the new Bandsintown integration with Spotify means for musicians…..
Spotify says that searches for “rock music,” “alt/rock,” and “rock band” are up 600%, alongside increases in searches for related subgenres, including alternative metal, post-grunge, and indie rock…..
SXSW is under fire on at least three fronts from musicians and panelists who are unhappy with how the festival, now co-owned by Penski, the publisher of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety, does business…..
Fraudsters “redirect royalties away from rights holders and artists and into their own pockets to the tune of millions per year,” writes Jorge Brea, the CEO of Symphonic Distribution, but there is a solution…..
A top independent music trade group is expressing concern over Warner Music Group’s aggressive bid to acquire independent music conglomerate Believe…..
Warner Music Group (WMG) has confirmed its intention to acquire Believe for $1.8 billion, a price greater than one made by a consortium led by Believe founder Denis Ladegaillerie…..
QR codes are simple, portable, and quite effective in guiding new and existing fans to your digital content. Here are a few creative ways to utilize QR codes at your next gig…..
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