Here we look at a pitch deck for a case study done by Crosshair on how their Gyrosity Project helped to launch a Nashville pop artist and, through strategic playlist placement were able to dramatically grow their streams on Spotify. _________________________________________ Guest post from Crosshair Related articles American Idol Winners…
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Could Record Release Dates Be Played Out?
With more and more high profile artists like Beyoncé, Radiohead, and even David Bowie eschewing traditional record release dates in favor of surprise album drops accompanied by massive social media hype, the question is being raised if traditional album releases are becoming a thing of the past. __________________________________ Guest Post…
Business Entities And Taxes: A Musician’s Basic Guide
As a band or artist, it can often be smart to establish yourself as a loan-out company or some similar form of corporate entity, as doing so can both shield you from liability and allow for numerous tax write-offs. _____________________________ Guest Post by Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. on the TuneCore…
Troy Carter Explains Why He Joined Spotify As Global Head Of Creator Services To "Protect The Voice Of Artists"
Yesterday’s announcement that Troy Carter was leaving artist management to join Spotify was confirmation that the music streamer intended to chase exclusive content much like its competitors. But it was also a head scratchier. Why would a wildly successful artist manager and tech investor want to take a job at…
Merchbar June Hot Merch Chart Includes Creative Offerings From Dave Matthews, Grimes And A Trump Inspired Best Seller
Summer is here and that means more merchandise sold at a multitude of festivals, sheds and major outdoor events; and this month’s Merchbar Top Selling Merch chart serves as a reminder that cleverness matters when it comes to moving merch. _________________________________________ Festival season is upon us and music fans have…
How I Optimized My Spotify Playlist
In this piece, Zach Smith discusses how he was able build and promote a Spotify playlist by reaching out across different networks to various individuals and fan groups. __________________________________ Guest Post by Zach Smith on William Paterson University’s Music Biz 101 What is the Ultimate Guitar Riff? Over the past…
28 Injured At YouTube Stars The Dolan Twins Show
28 people were injured during a live event at the iPlay America Event Center when a crowd of mostly teenage girls surged towards the stage, according to New Jersey’s Asbury Park Press. The event, part of the Dolan Twin’s 4OU tour, was put on hold while police restored order to…
How The Right Lyric Can Fortify A Listener’s Creative Mind
While content is certainly a component of constructing lyrics, proper application of figurative language agents is perhaps more important, and can go a long way towards cementing a song into listeners heads. ___________________________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank, Mylène Besançon outlines the different ways in which well put together…
#Midem 2016 Attendance Falls 20%
Midem is still the largest and most important gathering of the international music business. But its relevance has been under attack ever since email and Skype made it easier to do business globally, and challenges by a growing list of more specialized, affordable and more manageable gatherings. __________________________________________________ Attendance at…