Fan are increasingly upset over streaming music exclusives that they see as confusing and unfair. As he often does, Kanye West took the issue to another level when he declared that his album would always only be available on Tidal. ________________________________________ A fan of Kanye West fan is suing the…
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7 Insider Tips And Tricks For Musicians On Facebook
While many may have moved on from Facebook, it remains one of the most popular social media platforms out there meaning that, as an artist, having an active presence there is important, whether you hate the site or not. Here we look at an assortment of tips for how musicians…
TUE. BRIEFING: Fans Sue Kanye West, Tidal Over "Exclusive" Release • Pandora Passes $2B In Payouts • MUSEXPO • More
Tuesday 5.19.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Fans who paid for Kanye West’s ‘forever’ Tidal exclusive are pissed. His best defense may be to plead insanity. Updated continuously under our More News tab.
An Independent Release Is #1 Album In U.S.
Independent labels have a reason to celebrate. The Lumineers’ "Cleopatra" tops the Billboard 200 chart this week. It sold 125,000 equivalent album units, including 108,000 traditional albums, on an indie label. The album also earned a No. 1 on seven additional charts and features the single ‘Ophelia’, which set a…
8 Unusual Options For Booking Live Shows
When it comes to being successful as a musician, live performance has become more important than ever, and while traditional music venues are all well and good, this article provides some less orthodox options which artists should also strongly consider. ______________________________ Guest Post from Trill Trax The world is now…
Keep Calm And Instagram On: How To Survive The New Feed
Although the popular photo sharing platforms’s foretold change to its feed structure has the Instagram establishment in a tizzy, the new update could in fact be an opportunity for those with genuinely interesting and engaging content to finally make their social media mark. _____________________________________ Guest Post by Jenn Schwartz of…
Radiohead Issues Press Release: ‘Brian Message Is NOT Our Manager’
For years, outspoken music industry critic Brian Message has been identified as Radiohead’s manager. Apparently tired of being linked to him, Radiohead took the unusual step of issuing a strong statement saying that Message never was their manager and does not speak for them. Here it is via The Trichordist:…
Get An Honest Opinion Of Your Music
While friends and family are (usually) good at being supportive of your music, they will often spare your feelings when it comes to providing feedback on your music, which is less than helpful as far as improving your product is concerned. For more constructive criticism, AudioKite is here to help….
Ten Rules For Musicians On The Road
Life on the road can be tough for an artist, and maintaining physical, mental, and financial health is a challenging feat. Here we look at ten rules of the road which artists must follow in order to make their tour a success. _____________________________ In this latest piece of advice from…
Led Zeppelin Stairway To Heaven Plagiarism Case Heads To Jury Trial [Listen And Compare]
Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page must now face a jury trial in an alleged copyright infringement case over their seminal hit "Stairway to Heaven." U.S. District Judge Gary Klausner in LA ruled that the hit was similar enough to a 1967 instrumental "Taurus" by Spirit…