Merch can be one of the best ways for a touring band to bring in some additional cash, but get it wrong and you can easily be saddled with an expense load of unsellable junk. Here we look at five useful guidelines for ensuring you get your merch right. _____________________________…
Category archives: D.I.Y.
Drug Abuse And Musicians: Underlying Factors
Why is it that so many artists fall victim to drug addiction? Here we examine the underlying factors in an artist’s life which so often lead them down a path of drug addiction, as well as examine what we may have wrong about the science behind addiction. ______________________________ In this…
Spotify, SoundCloud Deal May Not Happen [New Report]
Late Wednesday came reports that Spotify was in advanced talks to acquire SoundCloud, and that an announcement of the deal could be made very soon. Now, a new report asserts that the deal is far from done and could go either way. _________________________________________________ Will Spotify acquire rival SoundCloud? "People I…
PledgeMusic Finalizes Acquisition of Set.fm, Matt Peterson Named GM PledgeMusic Austin
PledgeMusic today announced that it had finalized deal to acquire Set.fm. Set.fm Founder and CEO Matt Peterson will add the title of PledgeMusic GM, Austin. Set.fm allows artists to capture, promote and sell recordings of their live performances. Launched by Peterson in 2012, the free service creates new revenue streams…
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Struck By Drone On Stage [VIDEO]
A member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was hit by a drone during a show. Labels that underreport, promoters that hide sales, low streaming payments… musicians already have a tough time. But drone strikes? ___________________________________ A member of the hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was struck in the face by a drone during…
Nashville Music Venues: A Non-Definitive List
Here a music industry veteran and ReverbNation’s Nashville-based CONNECT Manager Daren offers an insider’s look at some of the Music City’s best venues which are establishing the current music scene in therein. _______________________________ Guest post by Daren from the ReverbNation Blog Are you new to the Nashville scene? Our Nashville-based…
How To Make Money From Teaching Music, Even If Your Schedule Is Full
In addition to providing an excellent added source of income, teaching music can go a long way towards helping you to expand your fan base. Here we review five tips that can help you make teaching music work, even with a busy musician’s schedule. _______________________________ Guest Post by Gfire Mayo…
New Drone Service Delivers On Demand Vinyl. Just Kidding! Sort Of
In this op-ed, CMO Taishi Fukuyama of the company Qrates discusses how is organization is working to capitalize on the recent vinyl boom, and working to push the boundaries of the medium and implications it might have for the future of the music industry. _______________________________ Guest post by Taishi Fukuyama…
From ‘Female Producer’ To ‘Producer’
In this article, Julie Kathryn, better known as I AM SNOW ANGEL recounts her transition in the music industry (an industry still plagued with rampant sexism) from being defined strictly as a ‘female producer’ to simply ‘producer’. __________________________ Guest post by Julie Kathryn a.k.a. I AM SNOW ANGEL from Soundfly’s…
A Streaming Service’s Metamorphosis: Radical.FM Founder Shares His Startup Journey
In this piece traveler and music business entrepreneur Tom McAlevey walks us the through the development of his music streaming startup Radical.FM and how the service has evolved over time to fit the needs of the industry. ____________________ Guest Post by Tom McAlevey on Radical Indie My life swings between…