Tag: Soundcloud

A Streaming Service’s Metamorphosis: Radical.FM Founder Shares His Startup Journey

In this piece traveler and music business entrepreneur Tom McAlevey walks us the through the development of his music streaming startup Radical.FM and how the service has evolved over time to. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/27/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ariana Grande, Chyna, Instagram, Kanye West, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Mac Miller, Ryan Seacrest, Soundcloud

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THU. BRIEF: Changes @SpinMedia • Verizon Wants To Buy Vessel • Streaming Best Anti-Piracy Tool • More

Thursday 9.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Constant change in music journalism creates openings for new voices, but also means fewer platforms that really move the needle. Updated. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/22/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Disc jockey, Google Play, lyrics, Modern history, music industry, music journalism, Sirius XM Radio, Soundcloud, Uniform Resource Locator, Xbox

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5 Tips For Email List Building

While it takes a good amount of work to populate, building an email list is one of the best things a band or artist can do when it comes to promoting themselves. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/16/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Blog, Compact disc, E-book, Electronic mailing list, Email address, MailChimp, Soundcloud, Streaming media, Uniform Resource Locator, YouTube

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SoundCloud Go Launches In Australia, New Zealand

SoundCloud has launched its subscription service SoundCloud Go in Australia and New Zealand. The service has already launched in the US, France, the UK and Ireland. SoundCloud Go offers more. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/16/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Music, Berlin, Chief financial officer, Sony Music Entertainment, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, United Kingdom

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Get 3 Months Of SoundCloud GO For 99 Cents – This Week Only!

Forget for a minute what this is doing to your royalty payments… This week only you can get 3 months of full access to SoundCloud GO's 135 million tracks for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/12/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alexander Ljung, Alison Moore, music industry, record label, Royalty payment, Soundcloud, Spotify, Subscription business model, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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Easy SEO For Musicians

Getting found online and being discoverable by fans is a key part of growing one's fanbase. Here we seek to address how search engine optimization can help an artist achieve. Continue reading

admin on 09/07/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alternative rock, Android (operating system), Android Developers, Google, Google Play, independent music, Indie game, music industry, San Francisco, Soundcloud

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

As we hit the rewind button on another week of music industry news, we look at the perceptible growth in music streaming revenue, Soundcloud's pick for their new CFO, a. Continue reading

admin on 09/03/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alicia Keys, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Ariana Grande, ASAP Ferg, Cashmere Cat, Francis and the Lights, Kanye West, Soundcloud, The Weeknd

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

Independent DIY artists gather 'round! We have a multitude of helpful tips for you this week, from how to advance a show like a pro, to YouTube optimization for musicians,. Continue reading

admin on 08/27/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Disc jockey, Do it yourself, Electronic dance music, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, social media, Soundcloud, Twitter, YouTube

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Former Staffer Offers A Rare Look Inside Apple Music

Former Apple Music employee Sean Glass offers a rare look inside the secretive world of Apple, and weighs in on the industry realities behind streaming exclusives and why they can be good for. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/26/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Bob Lefsetz, Def Jam Recordings, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Lucian Grainge, record label, Soundcloud, Spotify, Universal Music Group

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5 Marketing Truths Most Musicians Have Ignored For Too Long

Most artists would rather focus on their creative output than getting bogged down with the business side of things. That said, marketing is an inherent part of being a successful. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/24/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Account-based marketing, Facebook, Instagram, music industry, RED Distribution, social media, Social proof, Sonicbids, Sony Music Entertainment, Soundcloud

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