How To Fix Music Modernization Act’s Broken Audit Clause
The much maligned Music Modernization Act here comes under fire for its fatally flawed "audit" clause. Rather than simply cast stones however, this article form Chris Castle looks at potential. Continue reading
How The Copyright Stranglehold Dooms Spotify [Op-Ed]
Legacy entertainment companies have a long and sordid history of burying innovation and applying a stranglehold to companies which create new services in accordance with consumers' contemporary desires, a pattern. Continue reading
The Album Is DEAD, But Not Everyone Believes It
While creating an album has for many bands and artists been a cornerstone of artistic accomplishment over the years, our shift to a predominantly playlist based culture means that we're. Continue reading
Pitchfork Music Fest 2018 Full Lineup Announced
Chicago-based music blog Pitchfork announced the full lineup for the 2018 edition of their popular music festival. This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival will take place in Chicago’s Union Park from. Continue reading
Spotify Losing Millions On Underpriced Subscriptions, Analysis Of 7000 Users Reveals
[UPDATED] Subscription metrics platform ProfitWell collected date from 7000 users and found that the music streamer is leaving some serious money on the table. For example, consumers are willing to pay. Continue reading
What “Entrepreneurship” Really Means For Musicians: Looking Towards The Future
Here we explore how to apply a re-thought definition of entrepreneurship and put it into practice, as well as how it can help artists and art leaders prepare for the. Continue reading
Why Music Fan Data Matters
While it's been established that most online sites are collecting as much of our data as possible, artists and bands would do well to adopt a similar strategy, as carefully. Continue reading
What US Artists Touring Abroad Need, How To Procure It
For lots of bands and artists, being a touring musician presents for them and opportunity to see the world while simultaneously pursuing their dreams. That said, international touring presents its. Continue reading
