AI Is Creating New Opportunities For Artists, Disruptors
When new technology is introduced to the music industry, artists and musicians often flock to it to create new music, and new businesses. The next tech now positioned to disrupt. Continue reading
LANDR Adds Royalty Free Samples From Dirty Projectors, More
LANDR has launched "Samples" to provide royalty-free samples to the 1.7 million producers using the AI driven automated mastering service. The company partnered with Dirty Projectors, Marc Houle, Pan-Pot, Mike. Continue reading
Will YouTube Streaming Music Service Launch At Google I/O.? [UPDATED]
UPDATE: YouTube's new music service did not launch so far at Google I/O. – YouTube has promised a new paid music streaming service for months, as part of a plan. Continue reading
Guide To Keeping Fans Engaged On Social Media
For artists, social media is a great way to reach fans with minimal expense. But in many ways, the real advantage comes from fans ability to reach you – provided. Continue reading
Midemlab Names 2018 Finalists: The Future Of Music Tech
Midemlab has named 20 finalists for 2018. Now that SXSW has downgraded the category, this startup competition is, along with a handful music tech incubators like LA's Techstars Music, Nashville's. Continue reading
‘Big Tech Abuses Outdated Laws To Decimate Music Economy’, says CAKE Lead Singer John McCrea
In this opinion piece, John McCrea of the the rock band CAKE and board member of Content Creators Coalition explains why pro-tech Senator Ron Wyden must recognize the Silicon Valley's. Continue reading
Record Store Day 2018 Breaks Sales Records (pun intended)
Record Store Day 2018 broke many sales records and proved that U.S. vinyl sales are not tapering off any time soon. The 733,000 LPs sold during Record Store Day week. Continue reading
No Fee TickPick Acquires Razorgator, Adds 1M Users
[UPDATED] No-fee ticket marketplace TickPick has acquired ticket reseller Razorgator. Details of the acquisition were not disclosed, but Razorgator had raised $60 million in funding from Oak, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In DIY and Indie Music
Our tips, tricks, and ideas for independent artists this week provided advice on how to optimize the timing of your email newsletter, how to add big effects to your music. Continue reading