The secret guide to smarter music marketing in 2021
Music marketing has never been easy but, as James Shotwell here explains, a shift in perspective, and understanding of how contemporary fandoms work, can help pave the way to significant. Continue reading
MusicBrainz: Organizing music in the public interest
The Electonic Frontier Foundation’s Danny O’Brien looks at the public interest internet and MusicBrainz free music metadata project. Guest post by Danny O’Brien from the Electronic Frontier Foundation This blog. Continue reading
6 keys to success on Patreon
For most independent artists, developing reliable income streams is difficult, and as many learned over the last year merch and live performances don’t always provide a stable revenue stream. Patreon,. Continue reading
Measuring metrics to increase your music income
When it comes to your music, data is money. Here, we outline the key metrics you need to monitor in order to make effective decisions and bring in more money. Continue reading
8 beginner songwriter mistakes, how to fix them
Everyone has to start somewhere, and while it takes time to become a good songwriter, fixing these common mistakes can help expedite that process, and put you on the road. Continue reading
Apple Music rolls out Dolby Atmos Spatial and Lossless Audio at no extra cost
There were two big audio announcements during today’s Apple WWDC keynote. The first is that both lossless quality listening and Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio are rolling out on Apple Music. Continue reading
musicFIRST taps former Congressman Joe Crowley to be new Chairman
Most recently famous recently for losing to political rockstar Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, former Congressman Joe Crowley has been chosen by US music advocacy group musicFIRST to serve as the coalition’s new. Continue reading
FREE Bandsintown Webinar: “Are Your Fans Ready For Your Return to Live Music?”
Bandsintown For Artists is offering a free webinar today (Tuesday) at 2 PM ET to help artists market the return of their live shows. Earlier this month Bandsintown shared that. Continue reading
BEWARE: Hackers are targeting Spotify, YouTube
Hackers are promoting sites pretending to represent Spotify, YouTube Premium, and other major digital players. One fake ad offers a non-existent bundle of 90 days free to both Spotify and. Continue reading
Bandsintown’s free Best Practices Guide helps artists successfully return to performing live
With in-person concerts rapidly returning, Bandsintown For Artists has published a Best Practice’s Guide to using its extensive toolkit to attract new fans, sell tickets, and more. In addition to. Continue reading
