Pandora’s recent rollout of its third tier service, Pandora Premium has us taking a look at how artists an labels earn royalties from the traditional ad-supported service, as well as Pandora Plus, an update to the ad-free version, and of course the new Premium Tier. ______________________________ Guest post by Glenn…
Category archives: D.I.Y.
The Problem Of Literal Listening
In this thought provoking piece by Kat Harding, she explores the issue of literal listening in the music industry, particularly when it comes to the music of women and people of color, and why it is that there exists such pressure to leave artistic interpretation out of their lyrics. _____________________________…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Our tips and advice for independent, self-starter artists this week covered how to make the best use of YouTube Analytics, how to make the touring process easier, why you don’t need a record label to achieve industry success and more. YouTube Analytics For Musicians 10 Steps To Making Touring Easier…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Why Music Careers Fail • EPK• Karoke To Relieve Stress • More
MusicThinkTank this week shared articles on why so many music careers fail, why artists must have an EPK, how singing can relieve stress, plus more. Tom Hess | Seven Steps Musicians Take In The Wrong Order – Why Many Music Careers Fail Jo Pacheco | The Top Five Reasons Having…
Saturday Is Record Store Day – GO BUY SOMETHING
Saturday 4/22 is the 10th Record Store Day, with hundreds of independent record stores celebrating a resurgence that most thought would never happen. Thanks to vinyl, survival skills and loyal fans, these stores are, for the most part, experiencing a resurgence. But that will only continue if you turn off…
The Art Of Using Cover Songs To Grow Your Audience
Many artists may have conflicted feelings about cover songs, for although they can be fun to play and offer an easy way to connect with your audience, it can also be irritating when cover songs are all an audience wants, or when they get more attention than original compositions. Here…
Playlist Placement’s Critical Role In Having Your Music Discovered
While radio may have once been the means of making or breaking a hit, the onset of the streaming age means the playlist is now the primary avenue for listener discovery. Unsurprisingly, this has given rise to a new form of payola, with companies emerging that specialize in getting artists’…
Playlist Placement’s Critical Role In Having Your Music Discovered
While radio may have once been the means of making or breaking a hit, the onset of the streaming age means the playlist is now the primary avenue for listener discovery. Unsurprisingly, this has given rise to a new form of payola, with companies emerging that specialize in getting artists’…
Nora Germain Shares Advice, Inspiration For Artists
In this interview Nora Germain, a seasoned violinist and veteran of the stage, shares her extensive DIY knowledge, particularly when it comes to the running a PledgeMusic campaign, as well as advice on cultivating a successful career in music in general. _______________________ Guest post from PledgeMusic News Nora Germain is…
Why You Should Be Using Bandsintown [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]
This week Jon Ostrow of Bandsintown joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on our Music Biz Weekly podcast. If you are not using Bandsintown to distribute and promote your tour dates, you really are missing out. Listen and learn. Related articles How To Get People To A Show In A…