We have a whole slew of advice for independent and DIY musicians this week, including a look at how to set up your website with a ‘gig magnet’ what to do with an inherited song catalog, the best way to secure your band a coveted support slot, and more. Does…
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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Tunes And Technology • Private Events • Changing Venues For The Better • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we explore different ways to promote your music online, what to consider when considering playing a private event, ways in which concert venues can change for the better, and more. Dixie Somers | Tunes And Technology: 5 Ways To Promote Your Music Online Leonard Patterson |…
This Week In Music Commentary
In this roundup of the week’s music commentary, Miranda Mulholland talks redefining success in a digital marketplace, David Lowery bemoans what looks to be another safe harbor for digital services, and whether or not piracy is still an issue in the streaming age. Indie Artist Miranda Mulholland On Redefining Success…
Concord Bicycle Music Acquires Imagem To Create 6th Largest Music Publisher Globally
[UPDATED] Concord Bicycle Music has acquired Imagem at a record breaking price reported to be between $500 million and $600 million. The combined companies create the world’s sixth largest music publishing company. Imagem Music Group controls 250,000 copyrights clustered in three business units: Rodgers & Hammerstein (theatrical), Imagem Music (pop),…
Indie Artist Miranda Mulholland On Redefining Success In The Digital Marketplace [Video]
Canadian artist Miranda Mulholland weighs in at the Economic Club of Canada about how to redefine success in the digital marketplace, looking at issues surrounding accountability and getting musicians the kind of payments they deserve from digital distribution services. ____________________________ Guest post from Artists Rights Watch Canadian artist Miranda Mulholland…
Does Your Website Have A Gig Magnet?
While most artists have a website, many overlook the portion which actually assists them in getting gigs. The booking section. Here we cover the key aspects of the booking section of an artist’s website and look at what’s necessary to take it to the next level and make it a…
So You’ve Inherited A Song Catalogue, What Now?
Many Children or Spouse Inherit a song catalogue but they are not aware of what benefits they can get. It’s better to get the advice from an expert.
Spotify Users Demand End To Track Limits In Music Libraries
Back when we all bought music instead of renting it, serious fans collected thousands vinyl, CDs and tapes, each containing 10 or so songs. Those tens of thousands of tracks became an essential part of our lives. But Spotify thinks those great collections don’t matter any more, placing arbitrary limits…
How To Land Your Band A Support Slot
Being able to open for the right kind of show can garner your band significant notoriety, and open the door to a host of new fans, but landing such coveted slots isn’t always easy. Here we look at some simple tips for improving your chances of being an opener. ______________________________…
Sony Merges The Orchard and Red Essentials
Sony Music’s two independent artist and label services firms in the UK – The Orchard and Red Essentials – are merging. Could Sony Music, now under new leadership, be planning a similar combination for The Orchard and Sony RED in the United States; and if so, which company would come…