Touring can be a grueling experience, but after a while you start to pick up a few tricks that can make the process a little easier. Here we look at five important touring hacks to implement next time you hit the road that will make playing out that much more…
Category archives: Music Business
Soundcharts Closes Seed Round, Launches Music Analytics Platform
[UPDATED] Ever since Spotify bought The Echo Nest and Pandora acquired Next Big Sound, there’s been a need of truly independent music analytics. Soundcharts is among a small handful of startups working to fill the void. _________________________________________________ Real time music data aggregator Soundcharts has completed a $360,000 seed round. Investors…
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Rihanna, Drake, Desiigner And More: Songs Of Summer 2016
Summer is officially upon us, and the question of which hits will be blaring ad nasuem at every beach party and barbecue is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Here we look at which tracks the data suggests will be the receiving the most airplay as summer kicks into full…
What To Do When Someone Writes About Your Band
As difficult as it is, networking and getting the attention of music journalists is hugely important towards achieving success as an artist, and it’s important for artists to properly capitalize on the attention following any such recognition. __________________________________ Guest Post from Haulix Daily Gaining the attention of blogs and their…
Irving Azoff Calls On Music Industry To "Work Together"
Here we look at some of the highlights from Irving Azoff’s recent keynote at the NMPA, particularly regarding artist’s rights and the importance of what’s best for the creators. Azoff’s efforts now also includes this campaign signed by 180 major artists. ___________________________ Guest post from Artist Rights Watch Irving Azoff…
SFXE Issues Clarification Of Reorganization Plan
Troubled EDM conglomerate SFX Entertainment [SFXE] has issued a statement clarifying the announcement on Friday that has terminated its pre-Chapter 11 Restructuring Agreement and entered into direct talks with bondholders and creditors. ____________________________________ Jennifer E. Mercer, Senior Vice President of Epiq, which has been retained by SFX to lead the…
The 3 Sources Of Publishing Royalties
Here we look at the three different sources of publishing royalties (mechanical, performance, and synch) how they’re calculated, and how a changing music business has affected how such royalties are earned. _________________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Regardless of the era, the songwriter and publisher have made…
6 Jobs To Consider If You Have A Passion For Music
While some may feel there’s no middle ground between rock-stardom and simply having music as a hobby, there are a variety of other ways a person can build a successful career out of the passion for music beyond performing on stage. ____________________________________________ In this latest article taken from MusicThinkTank, Anita…
TUE. BRIEFING: Tumblr Adds Live Video • Led Zep Files "Stairway" Trial Dismissal • Artists Fight DMCA • More
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