Our sage counsel for independent, do-it-yourself artists and writers this week covered how you can enhance your Instagram content, how to target the people who will actually contribute to your crowdfunding campaign, how to use Spotify playlists to your advantage, and much, much more! 6 Key Ways To Enhance Your…
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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Master The Side Hustle • Celebrate Success • Best Musician Documentaries • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at how to master the side hustle, the best way for artists and musicians to party successfully, looked at some of the greatest documentaries on musicians, and more. Cherie Nelson | Master The Musician Side Hustle Rachelle Wilber | 4 Party Ideas For Musicians…
TOP POSTS: Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, the most popular articles from Hypebot included topics such as SoundCloud’s continued need for cash, why the music industry is more innovative than you might think, Spotify’s massive job expansions, and more. Two Top Execs Exit As SoundCloud "Begs" Investors For Cash Amazon Music Just Hired A "Global…
Dangerous: Judge Claims It ‘Objectively Unreasonable’ For Cox To Claim DMCA Safe Harbors
In the latest development of the BMG v. Cox case, Judge Liam O’Grady is seeking to wreck the DMCA’s safe harbors by insisting that Cox shell out eight million to BMG in legal fees, claiming that the use of these safe harbors as a defense was "objectively unreasonable." ____________________________ Guest…
6 Key Ways To Enhance Your Instagram Content
Those familiar with Instagram know that an engaging composition is important to capturing fans’ attention, but when it comes to standing out from the crowd, things get a little more complicated. Here we look at six key ways in which users of the platform can separate their content from the…
The Grammys Boost: Who Saw The Biggest Uptick On Pandora?
Regardless of who went home with an award on the night of the 2017 Grammys (Adele) it’s important to consider for whom it had the best effect streaming-wise. Here we break down which artists saw the biggest post-Grammys bump. __________________________________ Guest post by Emily Blake of Pandora’s Next Big Sound…
4 Out Of The Box Party Ideas For Musicians
Celebrate Success: 4 Party Ideas For Musicians And Artists – MTT – Music Think Tank For many artists and musicians who consider themselves original, a generic party simply won’t cut it, and a somewhat more off the beaten path celebration is required. Here we look at four innovative party ideas…
AM BRIEF: UMG Embraces Hi-Res Streaming • Ticketmaster Adds Apple Music • Kesha v Dr. Luke • More
FRIDAY 2.17.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Hi-Res streaming means a higher premium tier and more revenue for labels and creators. Updated continuously under our More News tab
YouTube Continues To Host PewDiePie, 100’s Of Hate Rock Bands – Should Artists, Labels Pull Videos In Protest?
Following the release of YouTube star PewDiePie’s "Death To All Jews" video, Disney has severed ties. But YouTube seems to be holding fast, also featuring Neo Nazi bands like Weisse Wölfe who have large followings there. Is it time for artists and labels to take action? ___________________________ Guest Post by…
THU. BRIEF: Grammys Respond To Beyonce Loss • Hate Rock Reigns On YouYube • Snapchat Values IPO At $22B • More
THURSDAY 2.16.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Some see Beyonce’s loss as indicative of Grammy narrow mindedness, or did it reflect the narrow taste of American music fans? Updated continuously under our More News tab