Any band or artist with a Facebook presence doubtless wants to keep their fanbase engaged and ever-growing, but attempts to do so can often backfire. Here we look at four things artists should avoid doing on Facebook if they hope to maintain fan interest. _____________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski…
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5 Ways That Timing Can Stack Music Blog Coverage In Your Favor
For unknown, up-and-coming bands, getting worthwhile music blog coverage in an overcrowded industry is a significant challenge. As it turns out, good timing can go a long way towards encouraging indie media outlets to bother taking notice. ___________________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank, Janelle Rogers shares five different ways…
Bright Light Bright Light On Being An Indie Artist and Building An Audience [INTERVIEW]
In this recent Q&A, electronic pop musician Rod Thomas of Bright Light Bright Light answers a series of queries regarding being an independent musician, successfully building an audience, and how he works at connecting with fans. _____________________________ Guest post by Jim Wallis of Topspin Media Bright Light Bright Light is…
FRI. BRIEF: iHeartRadio + Napster • Pirate Bay Blockade Lifted • Apple Saved Shazam • Discogs • More
Friday 12.2.16 Music Business News From Around The Web The launch of Napster powered iHeartRadio and news that Spotify may be near profitability, have the potential to trully reshape the streaming landscape. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Drive Traffic With These 5 Killer Social Media Hacks
The growing ubiquity of social media has made it challenging for artists to get their web presence to stand out amidst the clamor for users attention, but by following these five guidelines, bands and musicians can actively drive traffic towards their social media. ___________________________ Guest post by Payman Taei, founder…
Your Earbuds Can Become Microphones With Just A Little Malware
For those fearful of undesired surveillance, there’s fresh news to instill fear in their hearts, with an Israeli university recently reporting that they were able to successfully convert earbuds into a functional microphone. Or maybe you just need a way to record those new song ideas… ____________________________ Guest post by…
How We Listen To Music In Our Cars
While listening to music in the car has long been a tradition, the way in which we do it has changed significantly over the years, as technology has developed to allow greater choice in what we choose to play. Here we look at some numbers relating to listeners on the…
How to Promote Your Band Online To Music Venues and Festivals
For independent artists looking to promote their music online to venues and festivals, the sheer variety of choices can often make it challenging for artists to know how to best channel their online presence for positive results. Here we examine how determine which yes the most success. ____________________________ Guest post…
WED. BRIEF: Dubsmash Nabs $9.5M • Starz Adds Spotify • Apple’s Saint John On Diversity, Confidence • More
Wednesday 11.30.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Starz + Spotify. PREDICTION: 2017 will be The Year Of The Partnership. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Analytics In An Artist’s World [Bruno Guez]
Revelator CEO Bruno Guez explores how the latest evolution of data driven niche marketing by companies such as Netflix could be applied in different ways to the music industry, particularly as music streaming occupies an increasingly large segment of the market. ___________________________ Guest post by Bruno Guez, Founder and CEO…