Magna Takes “Major Position” In PledgeMusic

Recent hires at Kickstarter signal that the crowdfunder is ramping up its music industry outreach.  To counter that move and expand its own successful footprint, music centric competitor PledgeMusic has. Continue reading

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The Formula For A Successful Crowdfunding A Music Video

By now, the use of crowdfunding videos as a way for artists and musicians to appeal to their fans has become commonplace, but how does one make these videos stand out. Continue reading

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Gigmor, A New Music Tech Startup, Tests The Waters Of Equity Crowdfunding

Gigmor is a music tech startup that works to connect musicians with each other and, in the near future, venues. They are currently in the process of a crowdfunding campaign. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music

With more DIY tips than an independent artist could shake a stick at, Hypebot has advice on how to create custom thumbnails for your videos, seamlessly integrate playlisting into your. Continue reading

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How To Successfully Crowdfund: 7 Stats from 100,000 Crowdfunding Campaigns On Indiegogo

Crowdfunding has certainly become an extremely popular means of raising money for projects, but some campaigns are more successful than others. Here we look at seven different crowdfunding stats from. Continue reading

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The Album Release Cycle And The Band That Proved The Power Of Digital 7 Years Ago

This article offers a breakdown of the album release cycle explaining why, in the digital age, the conventional timeline for releasing and promoting an album is riddled with inefficiencies and. Continue reading

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The Managers Session Panel: How To Do Everything, All At Once

The state of the music industry today is such that managers are required to wear a variety of hats and develop unique strategies for different artists. The Future of Music Coalition's. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music

This week Hypebot's advice for the indie and DIY musician includes tips for effective crowdfunding, a look at how to use Flipagram, the best way to utilize cover songs in. Continue reading

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Music Crowdfunding And What Happens Next [Arial Hyatt, Cyber PR]

The world of crowdfunding is fraught with challenges. Being able to connect with fans in a way that allows you to stand out from the crowd, but isn't  obnoxiously off-putting. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

Positive prophecies about streaming from the exec who pulled T Swift off Spotify, Sony/ATV's head pens an urgent letter to songwriters, and some crowdfunding tips from Manafest, as we listen. Continue reading

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