5 Unorthodox Music Marketing Techniques You Need To Try

In the process of refining your music marketing strategy, it can often be a good idea to separate yourself from the crowd by trying out a few unconventional marketing techniques. Here we look at five different examples of how you can mix up your marketing techniques. ________________________ Guest post by…

Is Your Song Ready To Pitch?

As a songwriter, the right stage at which to pitch a song to an artist or their management can be a difficult call to make. Here we look at some good questions to ask yourself and important guidelines to follow before plugging your song for make or break judgement. ___________________…

WED. BRIEF: YouTube Finances New Shows • Live Nation Reports Strong Q1 • Songtradr 2.0 • More

FRIDAY 4.5.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Like YouTube, everyone is betting on original video content. What is your strategy? Or will you compete by taking a different path? Updated continuously under our More News tab

Music Journalism Is Still Dead

This article explores why music journalism no longer exists as it once did, and how the power of the press has shifted and diminished in much the same way as major labels have, and how that might be good for culture in general. ________________________ Guest post by David Gerard of…

Best Music Cities That Aren’t NYC, LA, Or Nashville

While Los Angeles, NYC and, of course, Nashville tend to be the big three cities that leap to mind when it comes to music, they’re hardly the only ones nurturing killer music scenes. Here we visit some of the best music cities that might not be on your radar. ______________________…

THU. BRIEF: Facebook Q1 Report • Still More Fyre Fallout • Live.me + $60M • (Live)Style • More

Thursday 4.4.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Facebook’s user and financial growth continues… Updated continuously under our More News tab

What One Quote Can Teach Your Band

In this Dave Philp looks at finding the balance between serving an incumbent audience and reaching out to find a new one, both on social media platforms like Instagram, as well as out in the world as a creative performer. _________________________ Guest post by Dave Philp of Music Biz 101…

7 Ways To Promote Your Music On YouTube

As a musician, standing out from the masses in the crowded world of online promotion can be challenging at best, but one of the best platform from which to cultivate a fanbase and grow your notoriety remains YouTube. Here we look at seven of the best ways to promote your…

WED. BRIEF: Apple Earnings Report • More Fyre Fest Fallout • YouTube Redesign • More

WEDNESDAY 5.3.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple is back to profitable, but no longer bulletproof. It’s worth watching how that affects Apple’s investments in music. Then again, music has often been used as a cheap and flashy smokescreen. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Finding The Saddest Chord Progression In The World

In this in-depth theory driven piece, Ethan Hein explores the world of structural tragedy in music, dissecting some of music’s saddest chord progressions, what makes them that way, and how to manipulate a listener’s emotions. _________________________ Guest post by Ethan Hein of Soundfly’s Flypaper This is an updated version of…