To ‘Make Fans Super Again’ nurture Fandom, don’t harvest it [MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan]
The music industry mantra is that superfans are the key to success, and while there’s still truth in that statement, the value of a superfan is not what it used. Continue reading
How to film a music video on a small budget
Not everyone has access to fancy high-tech recording equipment to make a music video, but luckily you don’t have to. This easy-to-follow guide gives helpful tips and strategies to produce. Continue reading
Can indie musicians get nominated for a Grammy? A How-To Guide
Getting nominated for a Grammy may seem like something only possible for the big names backed by big labels, but that’s not the case. Keep reading to find out how. Continue reading
Indie Spotlight: 360° label services at your fingertips with MADVerse
MADVerse is working to disrupt the traditional music business landscape by embracing tech and offering 360° label services for independent artists. Serving as a one-stop shop, it empowers artists and small. Continue reading
9 free and affordable apps and platforms every musician needs to use
The number of apps and platforms offered to help create and market music can be overwhelming. But thankfully, music marketing veterans Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are here to help.. Continue reading
Draconian US visa price increases delayed
Proposed increases of 250% and more for artist visas have been delayed. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) bowed to pressure from the touring industry and Congress. They. Continue reading
Free online AI Music Workshop with Bobby Owsinski this week
AI is reshaping music and the music industry at an unimaginable pace. To make sense of it all, frequent Hypebot contributor Bobby Owsinski is helming a free three-day online AI. Continue reading
Audius joins SoundCloud in offering free artist to fan direct messages
Decentralized music platform Audius has added a direct messaging feature that enables artists to connect with each other and their fans via text and emoji reactions. Audius has also created. Continue reading
Vinyl sales are up, and Disc Makers cut the cost to manufacture by 35%
FACT #1: Revenues from US vinyl records grew 17% to $1.2 billion last year and accounted for 71% of physical format revenues. FACT #2: Physical music sales at the merch table remain. Continue reading
Indie Spotlight: Jenna LoMonaco, head of US marketing at ONErpm
Music executive Jenna LoMonaco of ONEprm discusses her notable journey to success that any music business newbie should take a look at. via A2IM Jenna LoMonaco is the head of. Continue reading
