As we cycle back through seven full days of music industry news, we revisit YouTube’s ongoing ad debacle, why Spotify’s various price tiers may soon look different, the growth in revenue generated by streaming, and much more. YouTube Ad Debacle Continues: Creators Concerned About Falling Payments, Vevo says: "We’re Safe!"…
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The Red Paintings Send Clues To Supporters Using Disposable Cameras
In a unique new funding strategy, the group The Red Paintings is sending clues to their fans via disposable cameras, sold through the band’s PledgeMusic store, and each containing a clue to unlock special content for fans. _________________________ Guest post from PledgeMusic In the early spring of 2016, Trash McSweeney…
Why, How And When Artists Should Use Instagram Live
With social media platforms constantly updating and releasing new features it can be hard, particularly if you’re a busy independent artist, to keep up. Here we walk through the best practices to employ on Instagram Live in order to engage your fan base in the most effective way possible. __________________________…
Ludacris, DistroKid And Music Marketing’s Future
Here Philip Kaplan explains why Ludacris’s choice to have DistroKid, a service which places artists’ music into online stores & streaming services, release his upcoming album is such a big deal, not only for DistroKid, but for artists everywhere. _________________________ Guest post by Philip Kaplan of DistroKid from Medium Ludacris…
Spotify Tiers May Soon Look Different
Although it’s hoping to go public this year, Spotify’s licensing deals with major labels are, for the moment, out of contract. As Spotify reworks these deals, it’s expected that the different payment tiers available through Spotify will soon look different. ___________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 As…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
We have all sorts of tips for the independent, self-starter musician this week, including advice on how to best use Instagram Live, how you can improve your mix, some things to keep in mind when picking a cover song, and much, much more. Calculate Your Spotify Payments With This FREE…
Unsigned Bands Should Stop Wasting Money On Radio Promotion And Use These Alternatives
Although is has long been a practice in the music industry, this article explains why it is a poor investment of time and resources for independent artists to go after radio plugs, and instead offers several more effective solutions for promoting one’s music. __________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank,…
FRI. BRIEF: Streaming Drives 11% Music Biz Growth • YouTube Ad Woes Continue • Radio Royalties Bill • More
FRIDAY 3.31.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Streaming is now music’s main revenue driver. Make that reality work for you or face extinction. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Artists Are Humans And Mental Health Care Is A Human Right
Here Katie Alice Greer unpacks the complexities surrounding mental healthcare, recounting her own struggles with mental illness and the need for artists to have an accessible, well developed mental healthcare system. _________________________ Guest post by Katie Alice Greer for CASH Music I am pretty good at talking to myself. This…
THU. BRIEF: Pandora Pressured • $1B YouTube Problem • Native Buys Metapop • Slacker Goes Old School • More
Thursday 3.30.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Activist investors are pressuring Pandora CEO Westergren to make the streamer profitable quickly or sell. Updated continuously under our More News tab