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 are putting together a series of case studies from talented and successful musicians who are…
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Musicians Guide To Circumnavigating The World For Free
For an artist, the prospect of traversing the globe can carry significant appeal, but financing such a venture is no easy task. Here traveler and musical entrepreneur Brett Newski discusses how a musician can travel the world at a minimal cost. ____________________________ Guest Post by Brett Newski Hello. My name…
SoundCloud Launches Paid Subscriptions, Turns On Ads In UK, Ireland
[UPDATED] SoundCloud has launched its paid subscription music streaming GO offering in the UK and Ireland. Ad free subscriptions cost £10 a month, and free users will now face an increasing number of ads. Both moves will lead to long-overdue payments to artists and labels. SoundCloud Go launched in the…
Eurovision To Broadcast Live In US For First Time
The Eurovision Song Contest is a big deal. It’s launched and boosted careers of EU artists for years, but never been televised in the U.S. Now Viacom’s Logo channel will broadcast the finale live and ad free on May 14th. “We are thrilled that the world’s biggest entertainment show is…
Overheard @ ASCAP EXPO 2016
A SCAP Expo 2016 is a wrap. But last week’s LA gathering did offer more than a few memorable moments and Adam Davis of Hypebot’s parent company Skyline Music was there to capture them. Overheard at ASCAP 2016: ________________________________________________________ Overheard at ASCAP 2016 • "I’m a non-confrontational person. I’m pretty…
Why Your Cover Songs May Never Be Streamed Thanks To New Rules At Spotify, Apple Music
Although recording covers of popular songs has long been a tactic for more obscure artists to try and gain prominence, streaming services like iTunes and Spotify are taking steps to either hide or remove these versions in an effort to make it easier for users to find the originals. ___________________________________…
Guide To Integrating Video Into Your Music Marketing + Great Tips
As the popularity of video on platforms like Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram only continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important for artists integrate video into their digital marketing campaigns. ______________________________ Guest Post by Joanna Noyes, Director, Interactive Marketing & Audience Development at The Orchard on The Daily Rind By…
Eventbrite Partners With Teespring For Easy Event Merch
Self-service ticketing platform Eventbrite has teamed up with Teespring in a deal that will allow event producers to create and sell custom merch through an integrated e-commerce platform. Teespring allows users to create and sell merchandise such as custom t-shirts, and provides access to an existing manufacturing and supply chain….
8 Ways Of Exodus For Your Passover
Here rapper Kosha Dillz recounts eight different ways artists can achieve their own personal exodus from the pressures and constraints of the music industry during passover. _________________________________ Guest Post by Kosha Dillz As passover is happening, and I curated Matzahchella in the desert, maybe there are things you are thinking…
How Big Is The Music Business, Really?
Although music may be more ubiquitous than ever before, this availability has failed to translate into greater payouts for artists. It’s hardly the first time in music’s history that artists have been unfairly treated, but after all these ups and downs, how big is the music business now? ______________________________________ In…