The story behind the unique ‘ELTON JOHN @75’ biography
Author and rock journalist Gillian Gaar joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly to talk about her new book, ELTON JOHN @ 75. The book is. Continue reading
Stuart Epps Has Worked with Elton John, Led Zeppelin and Now He’s On The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
Stuart Epps has toured America with Elton John, produced and engineered records for Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Bill Wyman and Paul Rodgers. He's now focusing on the next generation of. Continue reading
Elton John, Young Thug Join Rap Battle In Snickers TV Spot [VIDEO]
Elton John, Young Thug and Tech N9ne join in a rap battle for a new Snickers 30 second spot. Sir Elton sings “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” until his opponent . Continue reading
CHANGES: Atlantic Adds President • Bianco Re-ups w/Interscope • Live Nation Gets A Bot • Rocket Man Adds Rag ‘n Bone Man • More
Grammy Award-winning executive Kevin Weaver has been promoted to the newly created post of President, Atlantic Records, West Coast. Weaver, who has been with Atlantic for over two decades, has. Continue reading
Music Publishing Update 4.21.17: ASCAP “I Create Music Expo” Recap
ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” Expo took place last week in Los Angeles. The national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing provides a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, artists, producers,. Continue reading
PR Firm Quite Great Launches Live Booking Agency
UK based PR company Quite Great has added a live booking department to its business. The Cambridge-based firm is setting out to help aspiring artists in every facet of their. Continue reading
Anti-YouTube Crusader Elton John Partners With YouTube
Already an artist with a long history of flip-flopping on what the web's role in the music business should be Elton John, recently a vocal opponent of YouTube, has announced. Continue reading
Bright Light Bright Light On Being An Indie Artist and Building An Audience [INTERVIEW]
In this recent Q&A, electronic pop musician Rod Thomas of Bright Light Bright Light answers a series of queries regarding being an independent musician, successfully building an audience, and how he works. Continue reading
U.S. Music Festivals And The 23%: What It Means For Livestreaming
Music festivals in the United States are incredibly popular and impressively well attended, but much of the social media buzz which is generated surrounding these events is created by those. Continue reading
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Struck By Drone On Stage [VIDEO]
A member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was hit by a drone during a show. Labels that underreport, promoters that hide sales, low streaming payments… musicians already have a tough time. But. Continue reading
