Kickstarter and Indie Labels, A Natural Fit
Kickstarter was the original music crowdfunding platform. Amanada Palmer raised more than a $1 million there, and countless music projects by independent artists were funded. Since then, PledgeMusic and others. Continue reading
FREE Webinar Series: Secrets to a Successful PledgeMusic Campaign
Hundreds fo musicians have used PledgeMusic to run successful direct-to-fan campaigns. Now, Jay Coyle, whose Music Geek Services has been hired to run PledgeMusic campaigns for more than 20 artists. Continue reading
Road Recovery Brings The Power Of Music To At-Risk Youth
Road Recovery is non-profit which utilizes the power of music to help at-risk youth deal with a multitude of issues, from learning disabilities to drug addiction. In this article we hear the story. Continue reading
How Music Streaming Is Creating A New Kind Of Superfan
While superfans have traditionally sought to develop a personal connection with artists, the "shuffle age" of streaming has brought with it the streaming superfan, who instead seeks to continuously broaden. Continue reading
How Blockchain And Virtual Reality Can Fix The Music Industry [Benji Rogers]
While music consumption has grown exponentially in recent years, this uptick has failed to translate into profit, with much of the revenue being lost in a murky swamp of missing. Continue reading
On It’s 6th Anniversary, PledgeMusic Shares User Stats, Success Rates
PledgeMusic turned 6 this year; and in a thank-you post to their community of artists and music fans, co-founder and CEO Benji Rogers shared some never before released stats that. Continue reading
Berklee Online Brings Workshops To The DIY Musician Conference
CD Baby's DIY Musician Conference this October has had a special curriculum crafted for it by Berklee Online, and will be covering the value of data, new opportunities for bringing fans and. Continue reading
Matt The Electrician: Indie Musician Creates His Own Album Alternative
[UPDATED] The rise of the Internet significantly changed how we consume music, and many are calling into question if, as we move forward, the album format is really the best. Continue reading
6 Sensational Reasons To Keep Your Fans Updated
Keeping your online presence up-to-date can be a difficult and tedious process, particularly when there's no easily perceived benefit in doing so. Here we offer six compelling reasons why regularly. Continue reading
