Brant David McLaughlin of Music Industry Insights breaks down eight music industry statistics, revealing some unexpected areas of growth, as well as. some indicators as to where the industry as a whole might be headed moving forward. ______________________________ Guest post by Brant David McLaughlin from the MidemBlog Across this last…
Category archives: Indie
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Beggars Expands in US • Oh Boy Signs Waldon • Daptone’s 100th • Verve Promotes • More
In this week’s Business Of Indie, Beggars Music Group expands US operations, John Prines Oh Boy Records signs Kelsey Waldon. Daptone releases 100th 45, Verve label group promotes execs and more. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own Indie tab at the top…
New Facebook Features You Ought To Know About
In recent months, Facebook has rolled out some interesting new features and products that artists and promoters should take notice of. Here we break down these new tools and how you can utilize them to improve your social media presence. ___________________________ Guest post by Randi Zimmerman of the Symphonic Blog…
Indie Artists Alexis Saski Writes Her Own Future
In this piece, Dave Deals walks us through how Nashville artist Alexis Saski risked it all by turning her back on a compromising label to pursue an independent music career – with incredible results! ______________________________ Guest post by Dave Deal of Superhype Blog What would you do if you were…
Tencent Music Requires You Pay To Stream Current Music – Will This Catch On?
In an effort to increase its profitability, Chinese streaming giant Tencent has begun experimenting with limiting the amount of current hit music which its customers can access for free. Given the mixed results windowing saw in the US however, it remains to be seen whether this trend will catch on….
THU. BRIEF: Prince Gets TIDAL Treatment • Musicians Union Pension Crisis • Orchard Inks Third Man • More
THURSDAY 5.30.19
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Robert Plant’s Podcast Explores His Musical Influences
Robert Plant will launch a podcast, “Digging Deep: The Robert Plant Podcast,” on Monday, June 3. It will be available on all major streaming platforms. “Making records is a very personal experience,” Plant said in an audio clip. “I was so desperate to get away from that environment, and I…
4 Ways Musicians Can Use An EPK
An electronic press kit (or EPK) is an essential tool for artists looking to make a positive first impression, whether its with venues, promoters, or any other industry gatekeepers, having a solid EPK will help give you a professional presentation and demonstrate that you should be taken seriously. _____________________________ In…
AI Generated Music Gets $1.8M Boost With Amadeus Code Investment From World Innovation Lab
AI music generation platform Amadeus Code has landed $1.8 million in Series A funding.The round was led by VC firm World Innovation Lab. WiL’s Masataka Matsumoto will join coompany’s board. Amadeus Code is an artificial intelligence-powered songwriting assistant that breaks melodies down into their constituent parts (“licks”) and transforms them…
Using Next Big Sound To Grow Your Fanbase
In order to successfully grow as an artist, it’s essential to cultivate a solid and authentic relationship with your fans. While the very idea of this can feel overwhelming, Next Big Sound offers a toolset that can make this kind of fan growth an achievable reality. _________________________________ Guest post by…