Pop singer Meghan Trainor took a nasty spill on stage at the end of her appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’ last week. But with a little help from the host, it turned into a touching viral moment. _________________________________________ Meghan Trainor was just wrapping up a performance of her new hit…
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YouTube Holds All The Leverage In Current Record Label Negotiations
While many labels and high-profile artists have chosen to take a stand against other streaming services which they feel are treating musicians unfairly, the nature of YouTube makes it difficult to take this same approach, despite YouTube’s pittance of a payout. _________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0…
How To Upload Your Videos To Amazon’s New YouTube Competitor
YouTube, which has come under fire for its payment structure even as it renegotiates its contracts with the major labels, has just met its first truly viable competitor – Amazon. For creator’s, that means new options to monetize their content _________________________________________ Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Video Direct…
Exploring DIY Music Video Production
In the music industry today video is king, but many artists shy away from creating music videos, fearing that they won’t appear "professional" enough. So what does professional mean, and how can an artist guarantee that their DIY video looks that way? ___________________________ In this latest article from MusicThinkTank, the…
Irving Azoff Pens An Open Letter To YouTube: "The root of the problem here is you."
When you manage Christina Aguilera, the Eagles, Van Halen, Steely Dan, Maroon 5, Bon Jovi and more, what you say carries weight. So while his disagreements with YouTube are not new, Iriving Azoff’s just-penned open letter castigating YouTube in response their recent blog post is making waves. Dear YouTube, Your…
Spotify Unveils Slate Of 12 Music Focused Video Series
[UPDATED] Spotify has been promising a heavy push into video for more than a year. Until now, that’s meant primarily re-purposed clips from other media outlets. But today, Spotify announced 12 new original programs, all focused on music. ______________________________________ Spotify today unveiled its debut slate of 12 original video programs,…
Musical.ly Closing $100 Million Funding Round At $500 Million Valuation For Social Music Videos
UPDATED: Effectively combining the stickiness of music with the reach of social is an aspiration for companies ranging from Facebook to Snapchat and dozens of startups. Musical.ly has found an answer that’s gaining traction and investors are rewarding them. ___________________________________ Shangahai based Musical.ly is closing in on a $100 million…
Using YouTube Sections To Organize Your Videos And Get More Views
When drawing fans to your YouTube content, it’s important to make sure your channel is organized and easy to use, something which can be done through the use of the sections feature on your YouTube channel’s homepage. _____________________________________ Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY Musician Sections give your…
Patreon Nets Income For Many Creators, But Not For Musicians [Unless You’re Amanda Palmer]
When Patreon – which monetizes fans via subscription – launched, the belief was that it would provide musicians with much needed income. But the patronage platform works much better for YouTubers and podcasters than it does for makers of music. _______________________________________ Amanda Palmer collects $34,428.40 from 7800+ patrons every time…
Live Nation, Hulu Partners For Virtual Reality Concerts
Are virtual reality concerts a smart brand extension or the potential death of live concerts as we know them? Perhaps in a rush not to be left out, concert promoters and dozens of artists are partnering to to jump on the bandwagon. Live Nation has announced partnerships with both NextVR…