Much has been said lately about the alleged demise of the MP3, although many of these stories have gotten the facts somewhat twisted, confusing the patent for the MP3 with the actual format itself. ________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 There’s been a flurry of articles lately…
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AMERICANAFEST 2017 Names First Round Of Showcase Performers
[UPDATE 2] The Americana Music Association has just announced the first 103 of more than 230 slated to perform at AMERICANAFEST 2017. Darlingside, We Banjo 3, Caitlin Canty, 3 artists represented by Hypebot’s sister company Skyline Artists, will be joining Brandy Clark, Turnpike Troubadours, Crockett, Deer Tick, Bettye LaVette and…
MySpace Plays Dead In Attempt To Avoid Lawsuits
Although Myspace is already considered dead by many, the lawyers of its parent company Time Inc. recently had the company play dead via a number of fancy legal maneuvers, hoping to hide it from a plaintiff in a lawsuit. ________________________________ Guest post by Mike Masnick of Techdirt Yes, let’s get…
Effective Music Marketing: The Anatomy Of A Show.co Campaign
This article explores how artists can take advantage of the marketing opportunity provided CD Baby’s recently acquired Show.co, a company which makes online marketing tools employed by companies like Universal and Sony. ___________________________ Guest post by Chris Robley on DIY Musician Last year CD Baby bought Show.co, a company that…
7 Financial Tips For Bands Touring Abroad
Like it or not, a band is a business, and so it pays, often literally, to think about how your’re going to manage said business. The stakes are particularly high for bands touring abroad, and while international tours can be a fantastic success, they can also be financially devastating if…
Co-Host Jay Gilbert’s Favorite Music Biz Weekly Podcast Episodes
Jay Gilbert spent 18 years at Universal Music, most recently as VP New Media and Online Marketing. He’s been on the cutting edge of digital sales and marketing at Universal, Starbucks Entertainment, Fox and Warner Music. But it’s his unique perspective as a musician, music executive and fan that makes…
How An "Oddball" Venue In Brooklyn Became A Haven For Artists
This article explores the phenomenon that is Brooklyn’s National Sawdust, a new venue and crew working to make life easier for artists by helping them to bring their vision to life onstage, while attracting new potential fans. _________________________ Guest post by Dana Tom of Eventbrite Being an artist in New…
How To Comment On FCC’s Attack On Net Neutrality and Why The Indie Music Community Must Speak Out NOW
On a 2-1 party line vote, the FCC began the process of dismantling net neutrality. A new comment period has opened and every member of the indie music community must speak out now to try to save rules that guarantee that all content on the web is delivered and streamed…
How To Slum As A Rock Critic, Like The Rock Critics Before You
In this piece David Gerard looks at the collective state of music journalism today, bemoaning its content and quality, but also looking that potential merits of critical music writing, both now and throughout the history of the music business. _______________________________ Guest post by David Gerard of Rocknerd Sometimes you see…
Guide To Department of Justice Ruling On 100% Licensing
A new ruling from the Department of Justice has confused many in the industry, from songwriters to publishers and even some lawyers. Here we break down the new ruling in a helpful chart, giving you a better idea of where you stand depending on your level of involvement with a…