Facebook Live provides a unique opportunity for audiences to connect with musicians and bands behind the scenes and foster a real human connection between them. Here the social media team at Hootsuite share how the service can allow for a raw, authentic sort of marketing. ________________________________ Guest post by Dara…
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Join 3700+ Songwriters: SIGN THIS PETITION NOW To Stop Big Tech From Lowering Royalty Rates
The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), which represents U.S. music publishers and their songwriters, along with the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) are facing off against Google, Apple, Amazon, Spotify and Pandora as the Copyright Royalty Board meets this week to determine how songwriters are paid for the next five…
ASCAP Adds 32 Top Panelists To "I Create Music" Expo
ASCAP’s songwriter and artists conference “I Create Music” has added 32 additional panelists – including some big names – to their 2017 edition in LA April 13-15. ____________________________________ Panelists just announced for the 2017 ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO include Grammy winners, tastemaker A&R executives and multi-platinum hit-makers. Now in…
10 Key Social Media Tips For Musicians, Bands
If handled correctly, social media can be one of the best free ways for artists to gain exposure and get their work in front of fans, as well as potential fans. Here we share tips on how artists can maximize the presence on social media without breaking the bank. ____________________________…
Caleb Groh On Why Life Is Too Short For Just One Genre [INTERVIEW]
Here we get a glimpse at the life a modern musician through Caleb Groh, an emerging producer and songwriter from Nashville, as he shares his thoughts on composing songs and the blending of genres. __________________________ Guest Post by Leticia Trandafir of Landr Caleb Groh started as a 9 year old…
11 #SXSW Hacks For The Unprepared [Kosha Dillz]
With SXSW just a week a way, and with time running out to prepare, this helpful set of tips from rapper Kosha Dillz outlines eleven different ideas for those who find themselves completely unprepared and in the thick of Austin’s biggest festival. ____________________________ Guest post by Kosha Dillz Spring break…
Label Services Firm Ditto Music Expands to US With LA Office
Digital distributor and record label services provider Ditto Music is opening its first U.S. office in Los Angeles to serve as a new hub for its portfolio of products. In connection with the expansion Ditto recently signed The Killer’s Mark Stoermer to a worldwide deal. Other current U.S. Ditto clients…
Music: A Universal Language That’s Difficult To Translate
While music may often be described as the universal, a translator’s take may be rather different. Indeed, translating a song from one language to another presents a number of challenges in staying faithul to the idea of, and communicating the feel of the original. ___________________________ In this fresh new post…
How To Make A Snapchat Geofilter For Your Event
The massive scale of Snapchat’s popularity means that it has entered the spotlight as an important tool for event organizers to use for promotional purposes. Here we go everything you need to build and launch a geofilter for your next event. ________________________________ Guest post by Rachel Grate of Landr With…
CD Baby Publishing Now Represents 100,000 Songwriters, Expanding To 18 More Countries
Indie music services platform CD Baby is now providing publishing administration to more than 100,000 songwriters, the company announced today, alongside a major expansion into new territories. __________________________________ CD Baby announced to today that it is now representing more than 100,000 songwriters and 625,000 songs under its Publishing Administration service….