When sending either beats or songs to someone in hopes of landing a placement, there are certain rules one should follow that will greatly increase their chances of success. Here we look at ten such tips. ___________________________________ Guest Post from Trill Trax Sending beats or songs both have certain rules…
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Guvera To Meet With 150 Creditors Owed $15 Million, 3000 Investors As Music Streamer Launches Strange Video PR Offensive
Guvera is hanging by its thumbnails prior to Thursday’s meeting with creditors and investors. But that hasn’t stopped the troubled music streamer from launching a strange charm offensive anchored by two unusual YouTube videos.. ________________________________________________ International music streaming service Guvera is expected to face as many as 150 creditors and…
Do DIY Musicians Need Publicists?
Although publicists have historically played an important role in the music industry when it comes to making or breaking artists, have we reached a point where it’s easier and more effective for artists to do publicity themselves, ask Sarah Goodyer? _____________________________ In this recent piece from MusicThinkTank, Sarah Goodyer asks…
Canada Launches The National Music Centre
Canada’s National Music Centre debuted on July 1st, AKA Canada Day, and organizers hope it will help to propel Calgary’s vibrant music scene to international recognition. __________________________________________ Calgary’s new National Music Centre features artifacts and historical memorabilia drawn from Canada’s rich musical history, such as one of Neil Peart’s drum…
4 Big Music Business Stories You Missed Over The July 4th Weekend
I hope that you had a restful holiday weekend. I caught up on sleep, as apparently did Kayne West and his celebrity friends, according to his controversial new video, which went wide over the weekend. Apple Music made waves with a rumor that it’s buying Jay Z’s Tidal, and the…
TUE. BRIEFING: Guvera Fights Back As Creditors Descend • Apple Tidal Rumor Reaction • YouNow App • More
TUESDAY 7.5.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Don’t read too much into Guvera’s implosion. From launch, it’s been a music streamer without a purpose. Updated continuously under our More News tab.
This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music commentary, industry experts gave their opinion on why sampling shouldn’t be thought of as theft, the reason streaming services need to target older audiences, why indie music publishers should hold off on joining a class action lawsuit against Spotify, and more. Stop Thinking Of Sampling As…
Kayne West "Famous" Video Is Now On YouTube Uncensored – 2.5M Views In 48 Hours [WATCH]
The controversial official video for Kayne West’s "Famous" is now on YouTube via Vevo, after a one week exclusive on Tidal. The video, which may lead to lawsuits from celebrities depicted nude lying in bed together, has proven to be clickbait genius garnering 2.5 million views in just 48 hours….
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
Indie artists gather ’round! We have much in the way of useful advice this week, with tips on how to make live streaming work for you, why you need a solid marketing plan, ways in which you can make your next local show a raging success, and much more! Quick…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Online • Van Accidents • Write Music For Commercials • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at all-to-common marketing mistakes artists make, how to prevent van accidents, how to write music for commercials, and more. Lauren Gill | 4 Online Marketing Mistakes Musicians Make Robert Lanterman | Tour Prep: Van Accidents Cherie Nelson | Music-Inspired Getup For The Summer’s Biggest…