The indie music community has embraced Bandcamp and its suite of direct to fan monetization tools. And unlike most music tech startups, Bandcamp, which launched in 2008, has been profitable "in the now-quaint revenues-exceed-expenses sense" since 2012. _______________________________________________ Bandcamp grew 35% last year, according to new stats just released by…
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DistroKid Launches Free Revenue Share Payment Tool, Reveals New Stats
DistroKid is thriving as a discount flat fee digital music distribution platform. Offering $19.99 a year for unlimited uploads has attracted a significant user base; and somehow the low price hasn’t stopped the startup from iterating. _________________________________________ 700,000 songs • 90,000 artists $1 million paid out monthly Flat fee discount…
VRSE’s Zach Richter Pushes Limits Of Virtual Reality
All of a sudden, VR seems to be everywhere, from music videos to the media business. The company behind many of these experiences is VRSE, founded by legendary creative mind Chris Milk. On this show, I spoke with VRSE’s creative director, Zach Richter, about the future of the format and…
Using YouTube Translation Tools To Boost Your Channel Audience
Even if an artist takes all the proper steps to make sure the content they upload to YouTube is discoverable, only having their metadata in one language can limit the potential international audience unless, that is, they avail themselves of YouTube’s translation tools. __________________________________ Guest Post by Marina Sans of…
4 Reasons You Should Turn Your Band Into A Company
Although at first it may not seem to jive with the rockstar lifestyle, there are a considerable number of practicalities that accompany turning your band into an LLC, from to tax breaks. _________________________ Guest Post by Hugh McIntyre on the Sonicbids Blog When you’re a musician, there’s a lot you…
How To Successfully Promote Your Music
In an era where we’re constantly bombarded with a multitude of advertisements, promoting your music in a way that breaks through the chatter has become increasingly difficult. Here we examine some strategies that will help make your promotion a success. ____________________________________ In this recent article posted to MusicThinkTank, Joy Ike…
5 Mistakes Every Novice Band Makes
While being in a band can be amazingly enjoyable and rewarding experiences, starting a successful band also presents a number of challenges. Here we look at five all-too-common mistakes which new bands frequently make. _____________________ Guest Post by Nick Colakovic on the Sonicbids Blog So, you’re planning on starting a…
Rule Of Seven For Music: Why You’re Probably Getting Discovery Wrong
Having a substantial and dedicated following is a massive asset when it comes to building revenue and effectively using social media, but guiding fans to your work and achieving a critical mass is no easy task, and one many do incorrectly. ________________________________ Guest Post by Bas Grasmayer, from the MUSIC…
What’s Working in Indie Music Today: Lessons in Success from New Artist Model Member Justin Ratowsky
One of the best ways to get new strategies and ideas for your music career is to look at what other musicians are doing. So Dave Kusek and Lindsay McGrath of the New Artist Model put together a series of case studies from musicians pushing the envelope in indie music….
Casey Rae Exits Future Of Music Coalition, Interim CEO Named
The Future of Music Coalition, a nonprofit that focuses on education, research and advocacy for musicians, is one of the industry’s unsung heroes. This morning, we got word that Casey Rae, a longtime staffer and current FMC CEO, is stepping down. The Future of Music Coalition today announced that CEO…