This time around in the DIY department, we have suggestions on how to properly consume sushi at your next industry meeting, how to book shows that actually help your career, five ways you can increase fan engagement on YouTube, plus so much more. The Music Business Runs On Sushi Booking…
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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music Business Runs On Sushi • Hashtags For Artists • Audiences Your Band Website Needs To Impress • More
Recently on MusicThinkTank, we observed the correct etiquette for consuming sushi, examined three audiences your band website needs to appeal to, some different ways to decorate the stage at your next show, and more. Larry Butler | The Music Business Runs On Sushi – But Are You Doing It Right?…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this week’s review of major music industry happenings, we look at a new copyright ruling that hurts artists, Spotify’s prep for a July launch in Japan, a jump in Pandora’s stock as rumors begin to circulate of its sale, and much more. In Ruling That Hurts Musicians, CBS Dodges…
EDM Still Has Room For Growth, Contrary To Predictions
While there have been concerns within the industry lately that the popularity of EDM is in decline, the genre has been continuing to gain significant momentum outside of the US, suggesting it may remain one of the profitable areas of the music business. ______________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on…
The Music Business Runs On Sushi
According to industry veteran Larry Butler, the sushi lunch/dinner is an integral part of the music business. Unfortunately, the proper etiquette often eludes many in the business. ___________________________________ In Larry Butler’s recent article shared on MusicThinkTank, he guides the culinary layman through the basics of properly ordering and consuming sushi,…
FRI. BRIEFING: YG Ent. Nabs $85M Chinese Investment • iTunes Update • Bjork VR Album • Cam • More
Friday 6.3.16 Music Business News From Around The Web What we can learn from a label/music group that just attracted $85 million for a small ownership stake. Updated continuously under our More News Related articles Indie Labels Take Over 50% Of Active Rock Chart Music Publishing News 6.19.15: Apple Music…
Sorry Not Sorry: Indie Musician Sues Bieber, Skrillex For Copyright Infringement Over A Sample They Didn’t Use
Indie artist Casey Dienel, who releases music under the name White Hinterland, recently filed a lawsuit against the Bieber/Skrillex dream team, claiming that the song "Sorry" uses a sample stolen from her 2014 release "Ring the Bell." The evidence, however, seems a bit shaky. ____________________________________________ Guest Post by Mike Masnick…
THU. BRIEFING: Chrysalis Records Goes Indie • WMG Acquires X5 • New Apple Music Tech Issues • More
Thursday 6.2.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Old school record execs bet there’s room for a smart indie label and a major label group buys a smart playlister. If there’s a pattern here… Updated continuously under our More News
When Rappers Are Affected By White Fragility [Talib Kweli Greene]
In this essay, Talib Kweli Greene takes on the complex issue of how ‘white fragility’ affects rappers, as he walks us through Twitter battles and unfounded accusations of racism from fellow hip-hop artists Remedy and Diabolic. ________________________ Guest post by Talib Kweli Greene Let’s deal with the facts. Hip-hop was…
Data Dive: Older Artists More Popular On Social Media
Although social media is often touted as one of the best ways for up and coming artists to find success, a look at the data reveals that older artists are actually seeing more popularity than their more contemporary peers, particular when it comes to genres like rock. _____________________________________________ By Cortney…