Introducing India’s Digital Music Industry

An emerging market which is taking its sweet time to emerge, Ed Peto here offers us a view of the India’s digital music industry, taking into account both its enormous market potential, and the many barriers which stand its way. _______________________________ Guest post by Ed Peto of Outdustry This article,…

How To Write An Effective Musician’s Bio

As an artist, writing a bio for yourself can be a difficult task. As difficult as writing is, writing about yourself can be even harder, but an effective bio is key to communicating to the world why they should care about you and your music. _____________________________ Guest post by Leticia…

AM BRIEF: What’s Next For SoundCloud? • Stream Ripping Explodes • Streamer Saavn Nears Profits • More

Friday 7.7.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Can a ‘reduced’ SoundCloud still compete or is radical change (sadly) just what it needed? Updated continuously under our More News tab

Draw Inspiration From These 15 Iconic Rockband Logos

The power and meaning behind a logo is well known, and nowhere is this more true than in the music industry. Here we look at fifteen iconic band logos that continue to evoke a singular passion in their fans even after many of the bands behind them have since dissolved….

4 Signs You’re Ready To Hire A Publicist

Although you may be eager to try and get your music in front of as many eyes as possible, and hiring publicist may seem like the best way to make this happen, it’s important to make sure you can check off these four boxes before laying down the cash necessary…

RIAA Trashes Its Legacy As 1st Amendment Supporter, Cheers On Global Internet Censorship [Op-Ed]

Although the RIAA used to function as a major force in safeguarding free speech and the First Amendment, the organization has of late taken a different direction, and become noticeably wish-washy on the issue of free speech, and in some instances seems even to be championing censorship. _________________________ Guest post…

4 Issues That Could Destroy Your Budding Band

While being in a band is dream that many have, its realization can often be dashed right out of the gate, even when things seem promising at first. Here we look at four different issues to be on the lookout for as you’re assembling a group of musicians. ___________________________ In…

THU. BRIEF: Apple Music Adds Social, Fender Playlists • RIAA, MPAA "Fake Twitter Feud" • Lisnr Audio Tickets • More

THURSDAY 7.6.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It’s strange to see how slowly Apple Music innovates compared to Spotify. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Too Much: Why Promoting All Your Social Media Links Is Excessive

While marketing across social media platforms is an essential part of an artist’s marketing toolkit, overdoing it and pumping your identical message through every known channel can often be too much, and ultimately have more of a negative impact than anything. Here we look at a better way of doing…

Reading A Record Deal: A How To Guide

Being offered a record deal can be a huge game changer, and is an exciting step in the development of your musical career, but while it may be a time for celebration, it is also a time for close and thorough scrutiny of the contract which is offered up. _____________________________…