5 Out-of-the-Box Band Merch Ideas Your Fans Will Love
By Tyler Allen on Sonicbids Blog Merchandise is a fun way not only to make some cash for your band, but also further express your band's branding outside of songwriting and album art. With. Continue reading
Sony To Close Music Unlimited, Partners With Spotify For New Service
One major sign that a sector is heating up is the quantity and quality of the deal making, as rivals jockey for position. By that, and almost any other measure,. Continue reading
Record Label Exec’s View On New Media Strategy
In this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, we talk with Theda Sandiford, who is the VP of Commerce at Republic Records and Island Records, where she. Continue reading
Melboss Launches To Serve As Accelerator For Musicians Seeking To Build Careers
Melboss Co-Founders, Francisco Buendia and Filippo Tartari saw a need for an inclusive music hub and open marketplace and aim to fill that deficit with Melboss. Melboss prides itself on being an. Continue reading
Indie Artists Beware: 4 Ways to Avoid Getting Ripped Off
By Shantell Ogden on The Bandzoogle Blog I feel a burning need to blog about ways you can get ripped off as an indie artist. Yes, it's an unsavory topic. And let's face it,. Continue reading
How to Design an Instantly Recognizable Band Logo
By Tyler Allen on Sonicbids Blog I've harped way too often that your band is your brand, but it's true. I've also said this in other posts, and I'll say it again: Music is. Continue reading
5 Things You Can Do Today to Grow Your Songwriting Career
By Alex Badanes on Songtrust Blog Submit your Songs into Songwriting Competitions: Yes, there are scams out there, but don’t let that stop you. Many songwriting competitions can help your songs gain exposure to. Continue reading
Google Search Now Highlights Concert Info From Ticketfly, AXS, Ticketmaster and More
Google has been enhancing music related search in recent months highlighting links to tracks and videos; and a new search feature makes it much easier for fans to discover and buy. Continue reading
Royalty Exchange Launches ARIA Providing Royalty Insights At Light Speed
Royalty Exchange has launched Accelerating Royalty Insights with Analytics (ARIA), an online tool that allows publishers, songwriters, and artists to calculate how much Spotify, Pandora and other streaming services are paying. Continue reading