Author archives: Guest Post

Online Media’s New Model

In this piece, Daniel Pines looks at how mainstream media is reinventing itself in order to accomodate the rise of independent online content creators, and how this new media model is, and will continue to impact the music industry. ________________________ Guest post by Daniel Pines from the Berklee College of…

When Economic Theory Fails: A Critical Look At Waldfogel’s Digital Renaissance

In this piece, Neil Turkewitz digs deep into the recently released book by Joel Waldfogel entitled "Digital Renaissance: What Data and Economics Tell Us About the Future of Popular Culture, a work which explores how the entertainment industry is fairing in the current explosive digital age with regard to the…

Everybody Loses After Metal Band, Photographer Get Pissy Following Copyright Threat

In yet another messy and unfortunate copyright squabble, Timothy Geigner here breaks down a recent incident in which a photographer’s copyright threat levied at a metal band caused all parties involved to go full nuclear and end up with egg on their faces. _____________________________ Guest post by Timothy Geigner of…

So You’re Considering Advertising On Spotify?

With such a vast free user base, advertising on Spotify can be tempting prospect for bands and artists looking to promote their music. In this piece we look at the different types of Spotify ads available, and how to go about successfully launching one on the platform. __________________ Guest post…

2018s Most Memorable LGBTQ Album Covers

While album sales certainly aren’t what they used to be, many artists still utilize these long form collections of music as a valuable format for telling personal stories, something which the album artwork is a huge part of. In this piece, David Deal looks at some of the cover highlights…

Email Service Providers For Musicians: An Overview

Given the value of email marketing for artists, being able to send mass emails to more than 100 of your fans at a time is essential. For such tasks, we enlist the help of Email Service Providers. Here we look at some of the most popular ESPs and what they…

Prediction: Spotify To Incubate ‘No Records Label Group’

Chris Castle envisions a 2019 Spotify that adopts a "No Records" model in lieu of a traditional label, allowing them to bask in the glory of having major artists signed without actually having to release any of their music. _________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy Streaming…

Indie Soul, Funk Artist Jodie Abacus Talks MJ, Tour Tips and American Oddities

In this installment of the #nofilter interview series, AWAL talks with soul/R&B/funk artist Jodie Abacus about his thoughts and opinions on the his career and musical preferences. __________________________ Guest post from AWAL from #nofilter, a recurring Q&A series that gives standout artists room to breathe. He’s drawn inspiration from the…

5 Music Industry Predictions 2019: Fan Clubs, Apple Music, Chart Decline and More

With the music business in a constant state of tumultuous evolution, 2019 is shaping up to be a wild year for the industry. Here we look at five major developments we’re likely to see unfolding in the coming months. ___________________________ Guest post from Haulix Daily Everyone knows the saying, “new…