New data coming in from Edison Research and Triton Digital suggests that we may be looking at peak social media usage, and that social media usage has actually dropped since it’s peak in 2017. _________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Have we reached peak social media? It’s…
Category archives: Apps & Mobile
What To Look For In Apps For Musicians
While we are in many ways living in the golden age of music tech and apps for artists, it’s important to have a discerning eye in selecting what you use, particularly when it comes to apps relating to data analysis and security. _______________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank, Daniel…
Music Distribution In The Age Of Smartphones
Sound recording is younger than you might think – it was only invented around 130 years ago. Over this time, it has evolved from physical to magnetic, then digital, ultimately losing the need for a physical medium. Today, the majority of sound recordings, no matter if they are speeches, noises…
Creating Meaningful Fan Interactions: Why Every Facebook Page Must Use Messenger
Keeping a handle on the vast and ever-changing world of social media enough to capture your fans attention is no easy task, and in the case of Facebook, their recent alteration to the algorithm only makes things harder. With the correct usage of messenger, however, artists can get ahead of…
Spotify Television Turns Playlists Into YouTube Stream
Spotify Television is a web app that turns Spotify playlists into a stream of YouTube videos. In our test, the app worked well and felt like watching a personalized version of MTV from back in they day when the channel still played videos. Currently in beta, you can check out…
How To Give Fans What They Want With Facebook Messenger
Most music consumers, be they young or old, are often pressed for time meaning that, as an artist, it’s important to get them what they want quickly and painlessly. Here we look at how to do so through automated messenger bots, quickly getting fans where they want to be. _________________________________…
Pandora Premium (Finally) Launches A Web App
Pandora today announced the overdue launch of a web app for it’s paid Premium Music service. The new app brings the features of Pandora Premium’s iOS and Android apps to the web. ________________________________ Now Playing Playlist The #1 most requested feature from Pandora listeners arrives today with the launch of…
Musician’s Guide To Facebook Live
Facebook Live has become an excellent way for artists to connect with fans via impromptu video sessions. Here Chris Robley details how artists can take their Facebook Live presence up a notch, with minimal tools tools needed. _________________________ Re-post from CD Baby’s DIY Musician blog, by Chris Robley Here’s the…
How To Use Instagram’s Top New Features
The popular photo sharing platform is upping it’s game with the addition of a variety of upgrades including GIF integration, text-only stories, and more options on photo size. Here we look at how to most effectively capitalize on instagram’s new features. _______________________ Guest post by Jeanette of the Symphonic Distribution…
4 Most Important iPhone Apps For Touring Musicians
Beyond just maps, certain apps have become invaluable for the iPhone totting artist hitting the road. Here we look at for of the most essential to have, whether you’re promoting a show or just trying to communicate with your bandmates. ______________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank, Robert Lanterman details…