With conventional broadcast radio now beset from all sides by streaming services, podcasts, and satellite, the future of this form of legacy entertainment is often brought into question, however some key signs suggest it may be weathering the digital storm better than expected. __________________________ Guest post by Fred Jacobs of…
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Is It Possible That Radio Dodged The Digital Bullet?
With conventional broadcast radio now beset from all sides by streaming services, podcasts, and satellite, the future of this form of legacy entertainment is often brought into question, however some key signs suggest it may be weathering the digital storm better than expected. __________________________ Guest post by Fred Jacobs of…
Monetize Music Fandom, Not Consumption: What Japan, Global Industry Can Learn From China [Mark Mulligan]
Music fans in Japan have shifted from buying CDs to streaming at a rate far slower than most of the rest of the world. MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan, says that may be because traditional streaming services do not meet the needs of the Japanese, and many other music fans globally….
Musician’s Guide To Music Conferences: 2019 Edition
While a great deal of focus is typically put on artists promoting themselves online, there is still much to be said for old school in the flesh networking. Music conferences can be a great place to do this, so here we look at a helpful breakdown of some 2019’s best…
How To Keep Fans Engaged On Social Media Before A Show
Engagement (particularly when it comes to social media) has become all the buzz for not only bands and artists looking to connect with fans, but also for the venues where those musicians perform. Here we look at six techniques venues can use to draw in music lovers. ___________________________ Guest post…
Cassette Sales Still On The Rise
When streaming began to dominate music consumption, many industry insiders believed all physical forms of media would soon die out, but it appears that vinyl wasn’t the only format to prove these people wrong, and that cassette tapes have see something of a renaissance of late. _______________________ Guest post by…
Why One Musician Believes Article 13 Is Disaster For Independent Artists
Music, copyright, and the internet have a long and sordid past together, but the internet also has been greatly beneficial to independent artists. That’s something which, indie musician Stephen Blythe and Techdirt’s Mike Masnick both believe could come to fiery end, should Article 13 of the EU’s new copyright legislation…
5 Good Reasons To Enter The Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards will soon be given out, bringing industry attention to self-released and independent artists. Here Alexandra Kennedy outlines five reasons to enter the IMAs by February 1. _________________________ Guest post by Alexandra Kennedy of the Symphonic Blog Music Connection’s very own Senior Editor, Mark Nardone will join…
4 Instagram Best Practices For Musicians In 2019
For those serious about their music career, dismissing Instagram as a casual photo sharing app can be hugely detrimental to your career. In the wake of Instagram’s meteoric rise to become one of the top social media platform’s, we look at four key practices for artists looking to capitalize on…
Live Albums: Lost Art Or Underutilized Asset? [Jake Udell]
Here Jake Udell explores how the live album, a format which has a fallen a bit by the wayside in recent years, was utilized by breakout artist Freya Ridings with hugely successful results. ___________________________ Guest post by Jake Udell of Art of Manager Live albums… Are they a lost art……