Bandcamp is expanding its commitment to vinyl with a new offering that eliminates upfront costs for artists and labels. Vinyl on the popular independent music destination has grown 600% in the last 5 years, with 3,500 unique vinyl albums added to the site each month. The new service eliminates all…
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Major Labels Demanding ‘Guaranteed Money’ From TikTok Owners
Spring will shepherd in the cancellation of numerous music contracts, and with renegotiations on the table, three of the industry’s biggest labels are eager to see if they can squeeze some additional revenue out of the rapidly growing social media platform TikTok. _____________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix…
The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Artist Positioning
Manager Jake Udell reflects on the authenticity and image of modern artists, and how, historically, managers for groups like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones worked to successfully cultivate very distinct but very different images for both groups. _________________________________ By music manager Jake Udell from his Art of Manager The…
Look Inside The Tiny Bedroom Where Billie Eilish, FINNEAS Are Redefining Pop Music
Take a look at the humble origins of revolutionary pop artist and rising star Billie Eilish, and how the singer and her brother FINNEAS create their #1 signature sound in a small bedroom studio in a modest LA neighborhood. _____________________________ Post via AWAL Tucked away in a modest East LA…
Warner Music Is Tagging Music Teachers For Copyright Violations On YouTube
Musicians teaching other musicians online – often for free – are being tagged and their videos taken down by YouTube for alleged copyright violations. Many of the takedowns appear unwarranted. Here musicians two musicians shares their recent experiences with Warner Music Group. H/T A Journal Of Musical Things and another…
Live Nation Launches ‘Femme it Forward’ Empowerment Tour
Live Nation Urban has announced Femme it Forward, a multi-city series of women curated events featuring leading female musicians and entrepreneurs. All Femme It Forward shows will donate a portion of proceeds from ticket sales to philanthropic organizations that support the advancement of women. The multi-market series of events and…
SEO Strategy For Making Your Music More Discoverable In 2019
If you’re looking to get serious about your music career in 2019, it’s important to put some effort into making your material discoverable online, in what has become a decidedly crowded field. Whether you’re trying to sell concert tickets, merch, or just trying get new fans to hear your music,…
CD Baby Partners With Audible Magic To Identify Copyright Infringement
CD Baby has partnered with Audible Magic to identify content rights conflicts prior to delivery to Spotify, Apple Music and other digital service providers, ensuring that CD Baby remains a trusted distribution partner. CD Baby is currently one of a handful of distributors named as "preferred" partners by both Spotify…
How To Build, Nurture Your Community On And Offline
Community can be a dangerously nebulous word, and taking the time to develop one as a band or artist can be an intimidating prospect, particularly when there are so many other aspects of your life as a musician to keep track of. Here we look at some the best ways…
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