‘Making the Brand’ For A Lasting Career In Music [Tunecore’s Shelby Kennedy]

For artists who are in it for they long haul, its important to think past their next release and to look at the big picture, spending time growing strong, engaging. Continue reading

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6 Ways To Interact More With Fans On Instagram

While a lot of fuss is made over how artists should use social media platforms such as Instagram to effectively promote themselves and their music, not nearly enough attention is. Continue reading

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Tunecore Adds Facebook, Instagram Monetization

DIY distributor TuneCore has added a new opportunity – Facebook and Instagram monetization. Facebook recently cut licensing deals with all three majors, Merlin and others for music on all its. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this cycle back through the week's music industry news, we revisit Instagram's debut of a music feature for stories, Cardi B's countersuit of her former manager, the 30th birthday. Continue reading

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Tunecore, Sentric Partner For Improved Publishing Services

TuneCore has partnered with Sentric Music to improve its music publishing administration service. Launching next month,  TuneCore’s new platform will offer members more revenue opportunities and faster overseas payments.

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Why Taking Time Off From Music Can Harm Your Career

Touring can be an incredibly draining experience, and while it's important to take a breather every now and then, taking too much time of from your music can ultimately have. Continue reading

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VNUE Acquires Set.fm From PledgeMusic

Just one year after PledgeMusic finalized its acquisition of Set.fm, it has now sold it to live event recording and release platform VNUE for an undisclosed sum. 

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DistroKid Distribution Adds Free Instant Spotify For Artists Verification

Artists using DistroKids' music distribution services are now automatically enrolled in the Spotify For Artists program. Like its revenue sharing tool and unlimited music vault, it's the kind of smart. Continue reading

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CD Baby Acquires Show.co, Soundrop To Expand Artist Services, Pledges New Distribution Approach That Favors Constant Creation

CD Baby has acquired music marketing platform Show.co and its defunct app Soundrop. The deal continues a trend of established new music industry players including ReverbNation, PledgeMusic, TuneCore acquiring startups to. Continue reading

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FreshTunes Launches Offering 100% Free Music Distribution To Spotify, Apple, All Major Services

In the digital age, music distribution has become a commodity, and like most commodities the price is almost constantly moving downward.  Companies like CDBaby, TuneCore and OnePRM offer flat fee. Continue reading

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