The music business tends to lend itself to collaborations in ways that can benefit all parties involved. In this piece, CD Baby’s Chris Robley details six different types of collaboration which can help artists grow their fanbase. _____________________________ By Chris Robley of CD Baby from their DIY Musician blog Musical…
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Why The Music Business Favors Night Owls
While many industries are structured in a way which benefits the early risers among, the music business is one of few populated largely by night owls. Here we look at why the business caters to night dwellers and why can be a scheduling challenge for all of us. ___________________ Guest…
Why The Music Business Favors Night Owls
While many industries are structured in a way which benefits the early risers among, the music business is one of few populated largely by night owls. Here we look at why the business caters to night dwellers and why can be a scheduling challenge for all of us. ___________________ Guest…
Promoter Sues Coachella Over 1300 Mile Radius Clause, Goldenvoice AEG Responds
Goldenvoice has been hit with a lawsuit from a promoter in Oregon that claims the company uses “monopolistic practices” to keep artists from playing the promoter’s festival if they play the Coachella festival in Indio, California. Soul’d Out Productions, which runs the Soul’d Out Music Festival, scheduled this year for…
Understanding Live Performance Agreements
While recorded music sales may facing choppy waters, the live music market remains healthy and strong, making it a preferable vein for recording artists to focus on. As with so many aspects of the music industry, having an agreement in writing can spare all parties a lot of grief. Here…
2018’s Live Music Trends That Are Changing The Industry
In this piece, Bill Leigh looks at key industry trends that are reshaping the live music business in 2018 and how it will affect labels, bookers and artists moving forward. ____________________________ Guest post by Bill Leigh of Eventbrite 2018 will be another record-breaking year for live music. “I haven’t seen…
Q&A With Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine
Recent news that Slayer will be packing it in after this year’s tour has metal fans getting nostalgic. In an effort to get a feel for where other pioneers of metal are at, Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine sat down to chat about where the band is headed and the state…
How To Book (And Survive) A Tour Without Losing Money
Three very different veteran artists (an experimental rocker, an industrial hip hop producer, and a jazz guitarist) offer advice on how to tour on your own terms and successfully navigate the DIY circuit. _________________________ Guest post by Chris Martins of the Spotify For Artists Blog Three veterans offer advice for…
Spotify Stock Struggles On Day 2, Live Nation Rises
UPDATE Wednesday After The Close: Spotify stock struggled on day two of trading Tuesday, but Live Nation stock appeared to be recovering from two days of declines, after a New York Times story that it was being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice. The NYSE had a choppy day…
London Calling: What the US Can Learn From The UK About Defending Local Music And Arts Communities
The UK has earned a reputation as a musical powerhouse, churning out globally renowned groundbreaking artists, bands and DJs. But how? – with the backing of the government. At a time when the Trump administration is adamant on pulling public funding for local artists, community projects and public radio, McIntyre…