How To Make A Music Chatbot (Minus The Gimmicks)
While chatbots may flourish initially, their user retention leaves something to be desired. That said, their popularity does represent an opportunity for the music industry, particularly if said bots were. Continue reading
Spotify Adds ‘Discover Weekly’ Style Concert Recommendation Emails, Partners With Ticketmaster
Spotify is using the same recommendation technology that powers its popular Discover Weekly feature to drive additional touring revenue for artists. And as if to prove it's truly the Switzerland. Continue reading
Buenos Aires Bans All “Synthesizers and Samplers”
After five people died of apparent drug overdoses, the city of Buenos Aires decided to ban all EDM concerts in the city. But the authorities seem intent on extending the. Continue reading
Live Nation Reports Record Earnings Despite $8.2 Million Artist Nation Management Division Loss
Live Nation is on its way to a record breaking year, but a strong earnings report was tarnished by growing losses at Artist Nation, the company's artist management division which. Continue reading
Dan Sheron On Touring Russia
In this recent interview from DIY Musician, Chris Robley sat down to chat with solo singer/songwriter Dan Sheron of the band Balto about the logistics of touring in Russia, from booking. Continue reading
Stay Safe In The Pit: Tips For Avoiding Concert Injuries
While a rollicking live show can be a fantastic experience many concerts, particularly those more towards the heavy end of the music spectrum, can often result in enthusiastic and occasionally. Continue reading
Cooking Vinyl’s Martin Goldschmidt On 30 Years of Indie Music [INTERVIEW]
In this edition of In The Hot Seat with Larry Leblanc, he sat down with Martin Goldschmidt, the chairman of Cooking Vinyl Group, to discuss the inception of the company,. Continue reading
Sonicbids To Shut Down ArtistData Next Month
ArtistData is shutting down in October. The free service, which allowed musicians to syndicate tour dates across multiple sites and platforms, was launched by Cluster Labs co-founder Brenden Mulligan in 2008. Continue reading
Too Much Touring Killing Your Band?
While touring can seem glamorous and exciting, this is only really the case for the top echelon of musicians. For an artist just starting out, touring can be grueling and. Continue reading
