Indie music distributor TuneCore has announced that its artists are approaching the milestone of $1 billion in revenue earned solely from downloads and streams. TuneCore along with its parent corporation Believe Digital are currently actively for sale. __________________________________________ TuneCore announced that its indie artists are approaching the milestone of $1…
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SXSW Opens 2018 Showcase Applications, Panel Picker
The next SXSW will be held March 9 -18, 2018 in Austin Texas, and today, Monday Hun3e 26th, the festival begins accepting applications for one of the 2000 or so official showcase slots, as well as the panels and sessions the are held throughout the festival. ______________________________________________ SXSW 2018 Accepting…
Top 3 Time Management Practices For Musicians
Whether a solo artist or member of band, the number of tasks which an artist must complete on a daily basis can be overwhelming, particularly if that person’s time management skill are less than stellar. Here we look at three essential tips every artists should keep in mind when managing…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
We have a whole truckload of useful advice for independent, do-it-yourself artists this week, with tips for promoting your shows on Spotify, things you simply must know about music licensing, how become verified and utilize analytics on Shazam, plus much, much more. How to Promote Your Shows To More Fans…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Being A Star • Breaking Into The Industry • Why Your Home Recording Sucks • More
On MusicThinkTank this week, we covered the difference between being a diva and an imposter, how to break into the industry as a broadway musician, how to improve your home recordings, and more! Hilde Spille | Being A Star – Between Diva Behavior And Imposter Syndrome Cherie Nelson | 3…
Using Spotify’s New Codes Creatively
Spotify recently launched its Spotify Codes feature, a new and innovative way for listeners to easily share a track, album, playlist, etc. via iOS and Android. Here we dig deeper and examine some creative ways in which these codes can be used creatively as a marketing tool. ___________________________ Guest post…
Not All Spotify Playlists Are Created Equal: An Unedited Look Behind The Green Curtain
Liz Pelly of Cach Music breaks down the secret world of Spotify playlists, delving into who owns what, and who decides what you see when you launch the streaming service, and its unique position of power when it comes to how artist’s music is distributed and what listeners discover. ______________________…
How to Promote Your Shows To More Fans On Spotify
Spotify’s overall popularity has made the streaming service a go-to for engaging active music fans, and now Spotify’s discovery algorithm has enabled artists to promote shows and festivals to their fans directly through the streaming service, at no additional cost. _______________________________ Guest post by Dana Tom of Eventbrite If you’re…
Martin Bandier On Songwriter Revenue, Recognition In The Streaming Age [Weekly Music Publishing Update]
At the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) Centennial Annual Meeting in New York this month, Sony/ATV CEO Martin Bandier was awarded the Life Service Award. In his speech, he spoke about how songwriters and music publishers are not given their fair share of revenue and recognition in the wake of…
3 Essentials For Breaking Into The Industry As A Broadway Musician
While it’s hard to guarantee success in any area of the music industry, as an artist hoping to break into Broadway you can build a foundation for yourself which will increase the likelihood of your being able to land a spot as professional Broadway musician. Here we at three key…