Not content with the current state of the record pressing industry, Jack White is set to open a brand new record pressing plant in Detroit this February, both for Third Man artists and those outside the label. ___________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Frustrated with the long…
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Jack White Is Opening Own Vinyl Pressing Plant
Not content with the current state of the record pressing industry, Jack White is set to open a brand new record pressing plant in Detroit this February, both for Third Man artists and those outside the label. ___________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Frustrated with the long…
Not All Art And Music Are Scalable and Not All Businesses Should [Maggie Vail]
Here Maggie Vail shares with readers a version of her talk on the importance of understanding business models and determining how and where to grow an online business and community, particular with relation to the music industry. _________________________ Guest Post by Maggie Vail on CASH Music The following is a…
IBM’s Watson Tells Us The Happiest, Maddest and Saddest Musicians Of All Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Is Artist Sponsorship Today’s Music Payola?
Originally an illicit under-the-table business, payola has since evolved into the somewhat more legal and above board practice of corporate artist sponsorship, although it still drastically impacts an artist’s ability to make it or break it. ____________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Payola has always been part…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
This week we share knowledge with independent artists on how they can use SoundCloud to drive music sales, the types of Spotify playlist that might feature their song, how thinking like a DJ can help you become a better producer, and more. How To Use Soundcloud To Drive iTunes Sales…
ReverbNation’s Simon Perry On Identifying A Curating Talent [INTERVIEW]
In this interview Rick Goetz discusses his work as the Chief Creative Officer and head of A&R at ReverbNation, an online connection and career development source for over four million bands and artists around the world. _________________________ Guest post by Rick Goetz of Music Consultant Simon Perry is the Chief…
An Indie Album Tops SoundCloud 2016 Chart
From Chance the Rapper’s indie release "Coloring Book" to some of the buzziest genre tags including #TRAPSOUL and #phonk, SoundCloud continue to be a hub of creativity and often a predictor of future musical trends. _______________________________ These insights were compiled based on indicators and actions you’ve taken on SoundCloud including…
Jamestown Revival, Alejandro Escovedo, Drive-By Truckers Top Americana Music Chart This Week
The Americana Music Association’s Airplay chart represents the reported play of terrestrial radio stations, nationally syndicated radio shows, satellite radio and internet stations who have agreed to submit weekly spin counts. Here is this week’s chart: ____________________ For week of Monday, January 16, 2017 Rank Spins 2W LW TW ARTIST…
Slants vs Supremes: Band Issues Post-Court Appearance Statement
Indie band The Slants took their trademark fight to the Supreme Court this week. Despite being together for more than a decade, the group has been unable to get their name registered as a federal trademark because the U.S. trademark office views it as offensive. ______________________________ After The Slants went…