Key Things To Watch Out For When Booking Your Next Tour

While securing dates quickly and early when booking a tour is important, it's also important to avoid rushing things and making commitment which turn out later to be problematic. Here. Continue reading

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Appeal Fails In Lawsuit To Allow Managers To Book Gigs For The Bands They Represent

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of a NCOPM (National Conference Of Personal Managers) lawsuit filed in 2012. That suit challenged the constitutionality. Continue reading

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The Orchard Acquires Two Top European Music Distributors and Merlin CEO Charles Caldas Isn’t Happy

Music and film distributor The Orchard is acquiring two leading European independent music distributors – Germany's finetunes and Norway's Phonofile – from holding company SendR SE. But some in the. Continue reading

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My Song Stories: Phil Birch of Raw Power Management

Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the. Continue reading

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Today, We Salute Working Class Musicians Everywhere

May 1st is May Day.  In addition to being a day that celebrates spring, it is also International Workers Day, to honor laborers and the working classes – a group. Continue reading

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$100 Million Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Fyre Festival: “Closer To Hunger Games Than Coachella”

A major lawsuit was filed against the aborted Fyre Festival Sunday in U.S. District Court by attorney Mark Geragos, The suit, filed on behalf of plaintiff and concert goer Daniel. Continue reading

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Meet The Judges For 2017 Emerging Artists Fund

PledgeMusic and Help Musicians UK have teamed up to create the Emerging Artists Fund, a talent development initiative designed to provide legitimate DIY acts with funding needed to build a. Continue reading

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Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act Passes Congress Overwhelming

[UPDATED] HR 1695, the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a roll call vote with 378 for and 48 against. Little. Continue reading

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How To Construct A Visually Appealing Email

Given that email remains one of the best ways to reach fans and potential fans, it's important to put some thought and care into how to make said emails aesthetically. Continue reading

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The Art Of Using Cover Songs To Grow Your Audience

Many artists may have conflicted feelings about cover songs, for although they can be fun to play and offer an easy way to connect with your audience, it can also. Continue reading

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