WED. BRIEF: Snapchat Sells Tickets • Karl For Concerts • Google Play To India • What Is Americana? • More

Wednesday 9.28.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Music On The Web 4.0? Ticket sales on Snapchat, bot concert recommendations, virtual reality… Updated continuously under our More News tab

From ‘Female Producer’ To ‘Producer’

In this article, Julie Kathryn, better known as I AM SNOW ANGEL recounts her transition in the music industry (an industry still plagued with rampant sexism) from being defined strictly as a ‘female producer’ to simply ‘producer’. __________________________ Guest post by Julie Kathryn a.k.a. I AM SNOW ANGEL from Soundfly’s…

TUE. BRIEF: Inside The New Apple Music • Rdio Failure Dissected • Sonos To Apple Stores • Dice • More

Tuesday 9.27.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple’s music sage Jimmy Iovine on streaming: “I don’t think we know yet, I don’t think anyone knows yet.” Updated under our More News tab

5 Tips For Getting Music Bloggers To Write About Your Music

Although the value of a review in printed publications has greatly diminished, bloggers remain a valuable resource for getting your music into the public eye. Here we look at useful tips for capturing the attention of these modern day taste-makers. _____________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 It…

Social Music Company BandLab Buys Major Stake In Rolling Stone

Even as streaming has helped the music industry right itself, rock journalism is still undergoing major upheaval. In the latest chapter, a Singapore-based social music company acquired a substantial stake in venerable music magazine Rolling Stone. BandLab Technologies, a Singapore-based social music company, has acquired a substantial minority stake in…

MON. BRIEF: Singapore Investor Buys Major Rolling Stone Stake • ScoreBig Shuts Down • Snapchat Spectacles • More

Monday 9.26.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Does a Singapore investor buying 49% of Rolling Stone signal the end of an era or the start of a more global musical perspective. Updated under our More News tab

How Many Fans Do You Need To Make A Living In Music?

While reaching a point where you can live off the money made from your music and fans is the end goal for many artists, most musicians are forced to work some kind of additional job in order to fund their creative exploits. Here we look at some numbers regarding exactly…

Last Week In Music Commentary

Many gave voice to industry issues this week, with commentary ranging from the new Apple Airpods, to DMCA safe harbors, to lawsuits against the Department of Justice. 2016: The #Yearofwireless – Apple’s AirPods, Sonos And More Former UMG Exec: Major Label Music Should Cost More, Destroy DMCA Safe Harbors New…

Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music

This week our sage advice for the independent, do-it-yourself musician includes tips on time management, things you must include in your monthly newsletter, how to ensure your YouTube videos get the attention they deserve, and much more. Time Management: A Musician’s Guide 5 Critical Things To Add To Your Monthly…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Guitarist’s Guide • Concert Attendee Tips • Musicology • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at tips every concert attendee should consider, why streaming is broken as a business model, how to get more fans on Twitter, and more. Mike John |The Guitarist’s Guide To Learning And Playing Bass Rachelle Wilber | 4 Tips Every Concert Attendee Should Seriously…