$1.25 Million Lawsuit Accuses Universal Music Of Piracy
Universal Music has always aggressively fought piracy, as have its major music group peers and their trade organization, the RIAA. So forgive us if we see a big, steaming pile. Continue reading
20 Best College Radio Stations [Princeton Review Survey]
The annual Princeton Review “Best College Radio Stations” survey has been released based on 137,000 surveys conducted from 382 colleges. For the 2018 list, results reflect responses from the 2016-17,. Continue reading
Bill Before Congress Rewards Infringers, Punishes Songwriter Victims [David Lowery]
A bill titled the "The Transparency in Licensing Act" but more commonly known as "The Shiv Act" in reality does little in the way of promoting transparency, and in fact. Continue reading
Why Event Marketers Should Learn To Lean On Their Ticketing Partners
As the one responsible for the marketing of a concert or event, there's typically a great deal of pressure to up the headcount of attendees. One way to ease some. Continue reading
5 Tips For Saving Money On Tour
Even if you're not selling out stadiums every night, touring can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experience for an up and coming band. If done incorrectly, however, touring can. Continue reading
Kanye West Takes Insurers To Court Over Tour Cancellation Claims
Kanye West has taken several insurance companies to court, accusing them of failing to pay out on almost $10 million in claims following the abrupt cancellation of the remainder of. Continue reading
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200+ Artists, Labels Join Bandcamp In Donating Friday’s Profits To the Transgender Law Center
More than 200 artists and labels are joining Bandcamp in showing support of the trans and gender non-conforming community by donating a share of every transaction made on the platform. Continue reading
Spotify Dominates Apple Music Thanks To Rapid Growth [CHART]
When Apple Music launched in 2015, many observers speculated that, given Apple's huge customer base and legendary marketing, it's new music streamer would soon equal or surpass Spotify. But thanks. Continue reading
Want To Book Better Shows? Go DIY, Stay True To Your Identity
Filling up a room can be one of hardest parts of growing a band, and far too often artists rely on venues or promoters to boost attendance at their shows,. Continue reading
