AMERICANAFEST 2017 Names First Round Of Showcase Performers
[UPDATE 2] The Americana Music Association has just announced the first 103 of more than 230 slated to perform at AMERICANAFEST 2017. Darlingside, We Banjo 3, Caitlin Canty, 3 artists. Continue reading
MySpace Plays Dead In Attempt To Avoid Lawsuits
Although Myspace is already considered dead by many, the lawyers of its parent company Time Inc. recently had the company play dead via a number of fancy legal maneuvers, hoping. Continue reading
Effective Music Marketing: The Anatomy Of A Show.co Campaign
This article explores how artists can take advantage of the marketing opportunity provided CD Baby's recently acquired Show.co, a company which makes online marketing tools employed by companies like Universal. Continue reading
BREAKING: Ariana Grande Suspends Tour, Returns To U.S.
All Ariana Grande concerts through at least June 5 are cancelled in the wake of the deadly terrorist attack outside her concert in Manchester, UK on Monday. The tour suspension. Continue reading
Co-Host Jay Gilbert’s Favorite Music Biz Weekly Podcast Episodes
Jay Gilbert spent 18 years at Universal Music, most recently as VP New Media and Online Marketing. He's been on the cutting edge of digital sales and marketing at Universal, Starbucks. Continue reading
How An “Oddball” Venue In Brooklyn Became A Haven For Artists
This article explores the phenomenon that is Brooklyn's National Sawdust, a new venue and crew working to make life easier for artists by helping them to bring their vision to. Continue reading
How To Comment On FCC’s Attack On Net Neutrality and Why The Indie Music Community Must Speak Out NOW
On a 2-1 party line vote, the FCC began the process of dismantling net neutrality. A new comment period has opened and every member of the indie music community must. Continue reading
How To Slum As A Rock Critic, Like The Rock Critics Before You
In this piece David Gerard looks at the collective state of music journalism today, bemoaning its content and quality, but also looking that potential merits of critical music writing, both. Continue reading
Guide To Department of Justice Ruling On 100% Licensing
A new ruling from the Department of Justice has confused many in the industry, from songwriters to publishers and even some lawyers. Here we break down the new ruling in. Continue reading
PledgeMusic’s Lead Investor Magna Funds Indie Label Loud & Proud
In 2016, Magna followed a $3M 2014 investment in PledgeMusic to take a 'major position' in the crowdfunder and finance Noisetrade and Set.fm acquisitions. Now, Magna has invested in Loud &. Continue reading
