In this most recent copyright upset, the children of the late Frank Zappa are attempting to take legal action against one of their siblings, the unfortunate Dweezil Zappa, alleging that his attempt to tour under the name "Zappa Plays Zappa" is infringing on the rights of the Zappa estate. ___________________________________…
Category archives: Music Business
Produce Exciting Fan-Driven Live Events Using Stagelink
Live performance is becoming an increasingly important part of artists’ revenue, but booking a tour that is both profitable and enjoyable remains a challenge. For artists with a strong social media following, the service Stagelink makes this process easier by allowing the creation of fan-driven low-risk tours. __________________________________ Guest Post…
Using YouTube Sections To Organize Your Videos And Get More Views
When drawing fans to your YouTube content, it’s important to make sure your channel is organized and easy to use, something which can be done through the use of the sections feature on your YouTube channel’s homepage. _____________________________________ Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY Musician Sections give your…
4 Ways to Spark Inspiration And Break Through Songwriter’s Block
As with anyone who writes for their career, songwriters will almost inevitably run into writer’s block at some point. Here we look at four potential sources of inspiration artists can turn to next time they hit a creative wall. ___________________________ In this new article on MusicThinkTank, Cherie Nelson looks at…
Music Publishing News Roundup 5.6.16: Music’s Top Earners • Lowery vs. Spotify • Pandora Revenue Up
Taylor Swift and Adele were the top earning artists in the publishing sector of the music industry in 2015. Billboard’s annual Moneymakers rankings list the top 10 earners in four major revenue stream sources: Sales, Streaming, Touring, and Publishing. Taylor Swift topped all four lists, with a total revenue of…
iHeartMedia Reports Growth In Q1 As Bankruptcy Threat Looms
Consolidation in radio led to huge debt loads for many broadcast groups. And while the shift began during the Clinton administration, we’re feeling the effects today with companies like iHeartMedia teetering on the edge on bankruptcy. ____________________________________________ iHeartMedia this week announced their financial results for the first financial quarter, showing…
FRI. BRIEFING: Omnifone Bankrupt • WMG Adopts MQA • SoundShare Launches • 8tracks Funding • More
FRIDAY 5.13.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web The failure of Omnifone’s B2B platform reflects the struggles of clients like Samsung Milk and Neil Young’s Pono, as the digital music shakeout gathers steam. Updated continuously under our More News tab. Related articles 7 Major Artists You Won’t Find On…
Music Festivals: Revenue For Event And Host City Is Staggering
For the last decade, live music has been a ray of sunshine in the music industry’s otherwise often cloudy skies. In the last few years, mega-festivals seem to be cropping up everywhere often generating huge revenue for both presenters and the host town. _________________________________________ By Steve Baltin for The Grammys…
Patreon Nets Income For Many Creators, But Not For Musicians [Unless You’re Amanda Palmer]
When Patreon – which monetizes fans via subscription – launched, the belief was that it would provide musicians with much needed income. But the patronage platform works much better for YouTubers and podcasters than it does for makers of music. _______________________________________ Amanda Palmer collects $34,428.40 from 7800+ patrons every time…
5 Easy Organization Tips for Musicians That Make a Huge Difference
For an independent artist with so many different aspects of your career to keep track of, life can often become chaotic. Here we look at five different ways musicians can keep their life and career organized. _____________________________ Guest Post by Jesse Sterling Harrison on the Sonicbids Blog Musicians, by definition,…