Once again, without truly understanding the consequences, the music industry has pushed for widespread site-blocking to take on piracy. But what does the RIAA stand to benefit from the effort? Eight years ago, the Recording Industry Association of Ame…
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5 Common Mistakes Made By Artists
As an artist striving for success, you’re doubtless putting in countless hours of blood, sweat, and tears, but even working as hard as you do, it’s easy to make career derailing mistakes. Here we look at five of the most common ones. ____________________________ Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of the…
Robert Ashcroft, PRS for Music’s CEO, to Step Down Next Year
During his time at PRS for Music, Robert Ashcroft played an important role in launching three joint collective rights management ventures. On the tenth anniversary of his appointment, Robert Ashcroft will step down as PRS for Music’s CEO in December 20…
Lizzo, Kim Petras, Karen Brooks On Music’s Gender Gap [VIDEO]
Kim Petras and Lizzo have a short but informative discussion with Karen Brooks, a Grammy Award-winner who has a No. 1 single on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart about the need for equality in the recording studio and music industry at large. ____________________ Sponsored by Uber and Billboard
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How Analytics Make All The Difference In A&R, Marketing
In this piece Chaz Jenkins explains why implementing a broader approach to analytics is key to an effective marketing strategy, and why only looking at past data simply doesn’t provide enough information. ____________________________ Guest post by Chaz Jenkins of ChartMetric On my first day in a new role a few…
Modern Touring: New School Tricks With Old School Hustle
Here we explore how both forward thinking entrepreneurial artists and music tech companies like Bandsintown are pushing the envelope on how they market themselves in order to launch successful tours. _____________________ Guest post from AWAL “I don’t like the VIP section. I prefer the mosh pit.” You won’t find Fabrice…
Cleveland’s Stella’s Music Club Launches Indie Record Label
Cleveland’s Stella’s Music Club has announced plans to launch their own record label Stella’s Records, sourcing music from artists and bands who perform at the nightclub. The label, launched in partnership with Cleveland-based recording studio Superior Sound Studios with producer Jim Wirt, who relocated from Los Angeles and sound engineer…
Hipgnosis Purchases Significant Stake in Bernard Edwards’ Catalog
Hipgnosis continues purchasing and making significant investments in important song catalogs. Two weeks ago, Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited (HSFL) purchased 100% of Poo Bear’s catalog. Poo Bear has written songs for David Guetta, DJ Khaled, Justin Timber…
Spotify, Apple, Amazon Urged To Label Indie Music [Petition]
With almost almost 30% market share overall, independent music is a music industry force to be reckoned with. But that share falls to below 20% on the major streaming services. In a effort to rectify the inequity, digital distributor Record Union is leading a campaign urge Spotify. Apple Music, Amazon…