5 Reasons Why You Didn’t Reach Your Crowdfunding Goal
It can be incredibly disheartening and even soul crushing to run a crowdfunding campaign that fails. Just because your campaign failed, however, it doesn't mean you're a terrible artist –. Continue reading
“We hear you Indie Artists.” Apple Shifts Gears, Will Pay During 90 Day Free Music Trial
The independent music community protested and Apple listened. Whether the decision was based on a love of music, being faced with the prospect of launching a music service sans indie. Continue reading
GETTING IT DONE: The Week In D.I.Y and Indie Music
The importance of going direct to fan in a streaming music world, overcoming your career fears and Facebook ad testing were each among the indie diy news and advice we. Continue reading
New Music Seminar Starts This Sunday In NYC – It’s Not Too Late To Register And Save!
We're proud to be sponsoring The Hypebot Sessions at the New Music Seminar starting this Sunday in NYC. It will be a full day of actionable information for anyone involved in indie music followed. Continue reading
Indie Labels Worst Fears Come True: Spotify Battles Apple Music With 2 Month Free Trial
Independent labels upset that Apple Music's will not compensate rightsholders for the millions of tracks certain to be streamed during its 90 day free trial, had expressed concern that competitors. Continue reading
French Indie Music Industry Joins Apple Music Protest
Today French indie music trade group UPFI joined their US, UK, and French counterparts in denouncing Apple Music's 3 month free trial which would pay no royalties. "Apple may cause. Continue reading
Interview: Music Supervisor Amanda Krieg Thomas Talks Sync Licensing
[UPDATED] When it comes to the music industry, one of its most complicated and confusing components is publishing and licensing. Mechanical royalties, neighboring rights, performance rights organizations – for indie. Continue reading
9 Secrets From Indie Artists for Selling a Ton of Merch After Their Shows
You just sold out a show in the latest stop on your tour. Time to sell some merch! Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of. Continue reading