While many music consumers may feel that the day of the cassette has come and gone, here we look at three different artists who are cashing in on this antiquated audio format’s nostalgic clout and using tapes in their performances. ______________________________ Guest Post by Steph Colbourn on Soundfly’s Flypaper When…
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#SXSW 2016: PledgeMusic, Noisetrade Chronicle A Whirlwind Week
Even before yesterday’s big announcement, it’s been a momentous month at PledgeMusic including a trip to SXSW. Here Benji Rogers, Mike Fordham and Derek Webb share impressions of this years fest, and the opportunities to be found at a music industry event of this scale. _______________________________ Guest post from PledgeMusic…
PledgeMusic’s NoiseTrade Adds Email4Stream To Free Artist Toolkit
Even before their recent acquisition by PledgeMusic, NoiseTrade has been one of my favorite direct to fan services, both for music marketing and as a fan. I’ve seen how well it has worked for some of the artists we work with at Skyline Music including 10,000 Maniacs, Darlingside and Caitlin…
The Music Industry Will Not Always Be This Way
For those artists having a hard time adjusting to the ins and outs of the modern music economy, take heart! Struggling as a music entrepreneur doesn’t necessarily mean that your creative work doesn’t have value, and may simply indicate that you need a change of scene. _________________________ Here Jon Hockley…
YouTube Set To Release Live Streaming App
Facebook is getting headlines this week for upgrades to its live video app; now YouTube is throwing its hat into the ring with the new YouTube Connect, and while its still an industry leader in many ways, this new app may be too little too late. __________________________ Guest Post by…
5 Types of Visual Content To Use When Promoting Music
In order for artists to maintain steady fan engagement, it has become imperative for them to include a mix of high-quality visual content alongside their music. Here we look at some of the best options available for artists looking to create compelling visuals. ______________________________ Guest Post by Lauren Gill on…
Indie Music Fans Spent $4.3 Million On Bandcamp Last Month
It’s another big day for direct to fan music commerce. This morning, PledgeMusic named a new CEO, signalling future expansion; Bandzoogle announced a major upgrade and now the usually tight lipped Bandcamp shared some stellar sales figures and new stats. ___________________________________ The current lament is that fans won’t pay to…
Streaming Won’t Kill Downloading, Here’s Why
While many may be under the impression that illegal downloading has fallen by the wayside with the rapid rise in popularity of streaming, the reality is something quite different, and while most in the industry continue to demonize this practice, the people at Muzit see it as an opportunity. _______________________________…
Bandzoogle Upgrades DIY Musician Website Platform With Powerful Theme Customization Tools
Musician website builder Bandzoogle has released a new set of design customization tools that improve how users create a custom, professional-looking website and music store, without hiring a web designer. The new technology gives Bandzoogle users much more control over the look of each page element when building their websites,…
How To Get A Collaboration Or Co-Write With A Famous Artist
In this piece, rapper Novi Novak suggests several methods to employ when seeking to network and collaborate with other artists in the industry, whether you’re simply seeking to get their attention or to build a long-term creative relationship. ___________________________________ Guest Post By Novi Novak from SmartRapper.com Intermingle with their surrounding…