TuneCore payments to artists rose 24% to $44 million last quarter over the same quarter last year. Since TuneCore launched in 2006, their artists have earned $733 million from 36.5 billion downloads and streams. TuneCore independent artists earned $44 million in the second quarter of this year. That’s a 24%…
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Why You Don’t Actually Need A Publicist
Here a music industry veteran dives into the world of music publishing and explains why it is that so many artists aren’t actually at point in their career where a music publicist is necessary or attainable. ___________________________ Guest Post by Judy Miller Silverman on Watt Cashmusic I’m about to unveil…
Make Better Music Using Fan Feedback
One of the greatest challenges when it comes to self-improvement as a musician is being able to judge one’s own music objectively. For this reason, it can be important to develop and use effective techniques for soliciting feedback from one’s fans. _________________________________ In this recent article off of MusicThinkTank, Dave…
Instagram Stories For Songwriters
By taking a leaf out of Snapchat’s book and adding ‘stories’ to its platform, Instagram has created a new avenue through which artists can reach their fans, allowing songwriters to build a more personal connection with their listeners. _____________________________________ Guest Post from Trill Trax Instagram has taken the next step…
New Hashtags Dos And Don’ts
Promotion via social media is a complex and ever-changing beast, with little consistency. Here we look at several dos and don’ts when it comes to marketing using hashtags, such as where and when they should be employed for maximum effectiveness. __________________________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Social…
DOJ, Google Want 100% Licensing? Let Them Have It [DAVID LOWERY]
While Google and the Department of Justice may be under the impression that 100% licensing is going to help them in some way, the reality is that this new ruling will introduce innumerable complexities into the world of licensing, making their lives significantly more chaotic, says David Lowery. _________________________________ Guest…
Building A Fanbase With Facebook Music Video Ads
Thanks to social media, buying advertising to promote music is no longer just for deep pocketed major labels. But where is the best place to spend limited funds? That’s a question we’re working to answer in a series of posts produced with the help of entertainment advertising experts Dash Two….
How To Sneakily Promote Your Music Without Actually Talking About It
While the idea of self-promotion without talking up one’s self may seem backwards or impossible the reality is that, as an artist, more subtle forms of marketing and promotion can often be the most effective. _________________________________ Guest Post by Dave Kusek on the Sonicbids Blog I know it sounds completely…
Musical Inventions In The 21st Century
For better or for worse, the 21st century has brought about numerous changes for the music industry, particularly where tech is concerned. In this article we look at what some of these major innovations are, and how they’ve impacted the music business landscape. _______________________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank,…
Live365 Rises From The Deadpool, Small Webcasters Rejoice!
Small webcaster service Live365 will relaunch soon. Details are scarce, but we got this response to an inquiry: "The Live365 assets have been acquired – right now, we’re working on finalizing plans over the next few weeks and will be releasing more information then." Live365 shut down abruptly at the…