Soundcloud Subscription Tier Is Coming

Get ready to cry tiers of subscription. Long touted as a largely free service, Soundcloud will soon be attempting to convert its free users into paid subscribers, owing to pressure from. Continue reading

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Five Post-MP3 Era Ways To Build Your E-mail List

After a relatively brief run, the era of the MP3 is drawing to a close meaning that free downloads, one of the main incentives for getting fans to sign up for. Continue reading

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BMG Partners With BroadbandTV For Windfall Online Music Video Initiative

Expanding from its strong base in publishing, BMG is starting to feel more like a label too.  A new partnership with BroadbandTV is aimed at extending marketing reach to online. Continue reading

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The Physical Network Launches In US, Rewarding Fans Who Promote Concerts, Festivals [VIDEO]

Harnessing the power of engaged fans is at the center of many startups, particularly in music.  The Physical Network has successfully extended that concept to music festival marketing in the. Continue reading

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Making Free Music Work (Hint: Cannibalize Radio Not Sales)

Is the freemium model truly viable? As concerns continue to be raised regarding the impact of subscription based streaming on music sales, streaming needs to start competing more closely with. Continue reading

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New Ad Showcases Music On The Apple Watch [VIDEO]

With no official numbers available,  speculation over how many Apple Watches have been sold  range from somewhat weak to 'strong, but too early to tell.'  Whatever the stats, interest in. Continue reading

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5 Quotes from Famous Artists On How They Became Famous

Curious about the secret to success? A few of music's biggest celebrities share their thoughts on just what it was that helped them make it to the top.

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Major Executive Shakeup At EDM Giant SFXE

Much like its founder Robert Sillerman, EDM giant SFX Entertainment has been constantly shifting and somewhat volatile since birth.  Now, just days before Sillerman is set to take the public. Continue reading

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5 Tactics For Ensuring Your Music Lasts After It Is Released

While many artists focus on building up the hype surrounding their album release, it takes a different sort of sustained effort to make sure your music has a long-lasting impact.

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Spotify Adds Discover Weekly Personalized Playlists

Data created or human curated? Which one music fans will ultimately prefer is being tested at every music service. Most – except Pandora – offer a mix of both approaches,. Continue reading

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