Although audio is ultimately the primary focus, when it comes to designing a music website, background color is something to be carefully considered, along with the physical/emotional response different palettes will evoke. ____________________________ In recent exploratory piece on MusicThinkTank, Maria Ziza looks at the different factors which artists should way…
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TheWaveVR Closes $2.5M Seed Round For Social Music Virtual Reality Platform
Austin, Texas based virtual reality music platform TheWaveVR has closed a $2.5 million seed funding round to build a social VR music platform that will launch later this year. Participating in the round are leading venture capital firms including KPCB Edge, Presence Capital, Rothenberg Ventures, RRE Ventures, The VR Fund,…
Spotify Adds Personalized Weekly New Music ‘Release Radar’ Playlists, And It’s Great News For Artists, Labels
If you like their popular Discover Weekly playlists, but also want to stay abreast of new releases by your favorite artists and some you’re likely to want to hear, than Spotify’s new weekly "Release Radar" playlist is for you. _________________________________________ Spotify has launched a new data driven weekly personalized playlist,…
Department Of Justice Issues Feared Official Ruling Requiring 100% "Full-Works Licensing"
Today’s official ruling by the U.S. Department of Justice is sending shockwaves across the music industry. Most affected are BMI and ASCAP and songwriters who have suddenly lost some control over songs which they have written with others. __________________________________________ As anticipated, the U.S. Department of Justice has issued its official…
Understanding The Monetization Of YouTube Views
While some artists may assuming that they will automatically receive revenue when their videos are viewed on YouTube, turning views into cash is actually a rather complex process, one which we break down and analyze here. _________________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Many artists and bands think…
3 Methods Of Negotiating For Higher Pay From Venues
For bands and artists starting out, it can be difficult to convince a venue to take a risk and compensate you properly for your performance. Here we review three different strategies to employ when negotiating to receive proper pay. __________________________________ Guest Post by Jhoni Jackson on the Sonicbids Blog Upstart…
Department Of Justice To Release Controversial ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree Decision Today [Sources]
UPDATE: The DoJ Ruling Is Live. Details Here. The US Department of Justice will release its official consent decree decision governing ASCAP and BMI today, two well placed sources tell Hypebot. Advance leaks of the decision have drawn fire from songwriters, publishers and much of the music industry. While we’re…
6 Social Media Lessons We Can Learn From Music Festivals
When promoting an upcoming show or event on social media, it can be helpful to take a look at the tactics employed by massively successful festivals like Coachella and Tomorrowland. _____________________________ Guest Post by Dan McCarthy If you’re promoting an upcoming event, consider modeling your marketing efforts after some of…
1% Of YouTube Channels Getting 93% Percent Of Views
Some revealing numbers recently dropped by Bernstein Research indicate that, despite the massive variety of videos available on the video sharing platform, the vast majority of views go to an elite 1% of YouTube’s channels. _________________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 The numbers in total are staggering….
Impact Of Department Of Justice Consent Decree On Music [INFOGRAPHIC]
For those looking for some visual clarification regarding how the recent consent decree issue might impact them or the industry, we here examine a helpful infographic which breaking down all the details. _______________________________________ In this recent infographic posted on MusicThinkTank, Brian Penick outlines in visual detail how the recent consent…