CMA Awards Nominees 2016 – The Full List
Keith Urban, Cam and Dierks Bentley announced the nominees for the 2016 CMA Awards this morning on Good Morning America in top categories, and the Country Music Association followed with the other. Continue reading
Reverb, The EBay For Music Gear, Raises $25 Million
New and used musical instruments and other music gear is a $23 billion global business. Reverb.com has positioned itself to be the sector's eBay acting as the marketplace for about. Continue reading
Adam Levine On Record Labels: ‘No one knows what they’re doing.’
Adam Levine and his band Maroon 5 are clearly products of the big label, big media system. But that did stop him from having some harsh words for record labels. Continue reading
How Musicians Make Money From Publishing
While musicians are often advised by their fellow artists to keep their own publishing, such an approach is no longer especially applicable in the modern music economy. It is more. Continue reading
Taylor Swift Takes On Periscope With Takedown Notices For Fan Created Videos
Live video on Periscope has caused concern among media company and rights holders. Most musicians, however, view Pericope – whether fan created or band authorized – as a promotion tool.. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: 5 Signs You’re Ready to Release Your First Album • Before You Start A PR Campaign • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we look at how to tell when you're ready to release your first full-length album, several critical things to consider before starting a PR campaign, and learn. Continue reading
Labels & Managers: Are You Helping Or Hurting Your Artist’s Growth?
Much of the work that labels and managers have traditionally taken care of in the industry, such as distribution and recording/mastering, can now be done by the artists themselves, and. Continue reading
13 Great Apps For Touring Musicians
Before loading up the van and hitting the road, here are a few apps to consider downloading that can help to make the whole process of DIY touring both easier. Continue reading
Shazam Opens Verified Program To All Artists – Connect With Fans With An App You Already Use Daily
Music recognition app Shazam announced that its verified artist community has achieved a combined reach of 1.4 billion followers. Starting today, Shazam Verified Artists is open to all artists offering. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup: Bobby Braddock’s Memoir • Grooveshark Turns Heads • Spotify CEO Defends “Freemium”
In this week's music publishing news, Bobby Braddock talks about his newest venture, writing a memoir about is life as a Nashville songwriter, Grooveshark makes a splash as it re-emerges. Continue reading
