SXSW To Change Contract After 50+ “Outraged” Artists Send Open Letter Of Protest
Amid growing protest to change its official contract, which threatens to notify immigration authorities if an artist plays official or unofficial showcases without proper visas or otherwise break festival rules,. Continue reading
11 Killer Content Ideas For Musicians To Get More Fans On Social Media
As a musician, social media marketing plays a key role in getting more fans, but it's critical that the type of content which one posts attracts fans, and more importantly the. Continue reading
Downtown Music CEO Sends Post-Election Letter To Staff
Here CEO of Justin Kalifowitz, CEO of Downtown Music, weighs in the impact of the election, and people's responsibility to invest in a future they want to have, both for. Continue reading
Composer For ‘A Clockwork Orange’ Sues Australian Creator Of ‘A Trumpwork Orange’ Parody
When determining whether or not to move forward with a lawsuit over a parody, it is important to first determine that the original work has, in some way, been negatively. Continue reading
Former Guevara, Virgin Records Exec Phil Quartararo Named Vice Chair Of Online Concert Startup LiveXLive
Industry veteran Phil Q has landed at online concert startup LiveXLive after a difficult stint at struggling music streamer Guevara, where he held a variety of executive positions, including Chairman. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we flip back through another eventful week of music industry news, we look at an infographic of musicians killed by guns since the 1950s, Trump's 'Freedom Kids' lawsuit against. Continue reading
Ariana Grande Lost White House Gig Because She Licked A Donut
According to DNC emails released via Wikileaks last week, Ariana Grande was being considered as a performer for a gala for President Obama, but in an extremely detailed back-and-forth that. Continue reading
