How Often Should You Release New Music?
Here Hugh McIntyre explores the two sides of an issue many independent artists struggle with: how frequently to release new music and how releasing music often, and releasing music rarely both. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
In our music commentary section this week, industry experts voice their opinions how music must compete in the 'attention economy', the scarceness of artificial scarcity, and why not all art. Continue reading
Google, Amazon Leverage Copyright Loophole To Use Songs, Not Pay Songwriters [Chris Castle]
To avoid properly compensating songwriters, big data purveyors Amazon and Google are claiming they are unable to find contact information for the deserving songwriters, instead opting to file copyright notices. Continue reading
Lyor Cohen Takes the Cake by Joining the Google Empire [Op Ed]
Google's hiring of industry insider Lyor Cohen as YouTube's Global Head of Music is "no grounds for celebration" says musician and activist Maria Schneider in a new op ed. "And who better to. Continue reading
How Engaged Are Facebook Users? [CHART]
More people are using Facebook than ever, and their using it more, as well. At the start of 2011, 55% of the people who used Facebook every month also used it. Continue reading
3 Kinds Of Bands That Don’t Need A Publicist
While the majority of bands should have someone who is dedicated to protecting the band/s public image, both in the press and on social media, there are certain types of. Continue reading
Getting A Publicist’s Attention: 3 Creative And Easy Ways
With so many bands and artists out there clamoring for attention, capturing the interest of a publicist becomes quite a challenge. Here are three creative techniques you can employ which will increase. Continue reading
