Many people are still raised with the belief that a college education is the best way to put you on a path to success in the workforce, but in an industry like the music business, experience is far more prized than a high GPA. So how does higher education fit…
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iHeartRadio Adds Artist Assets From Muzooka To Charts
Muzooka and iHeartMedia have partnered to integrate Muzooka’s artist assets including photos, videos, bios and more into the iHeartRadio Music Charts powered by Mediabase. Muzooka is an industry central hub where artists and their teams have the ability to manage their own assets across multiple platforms. The company also automates…
Preparing Your Band For Their First Major Show
When you land you first major show as a band, it’s a big deal, and a sign that your group could be moving towards bigger and better things – but it can also trigger some serious nerves and anxiety. So how do you guide your bandmates to make sure your…
Spotify Tests More Expensive Subscriptions as Labels Complain About Falling Per Listener Revenue
Spotify will test raising subscription prices in Scandinavia with an eye towards taking the increases worldwide, according to a new report. The test comes at a time when labels are complaining about falling per listener payouts from the steamer. Spotify will raise the price of its family plan 13%, according…
5 Top Ways To Boost Music Merch Sales
While most musicians would rather spend time focused on honing their craft than they would perfecting their salesperson skills, revenue from merch has become a key part of a touring artists income, so selling as much possible is essential. Here we look at five tried and true tactics selling more…
Major Labels Earn $16K Every Second From Streaming, But Will It Last?
Major labels are now pulling down over $16,000 per second in streaming which, while an impressive number, is somewhat tempered by the fact that the growth of streaming itself seems to be slowing down. ______________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Yes, you read the headline right. The…
CD Baby Founder Derek Sivers Is Back And He’s Talking To Ariel Hyatt Of Cyber PR
Derek Sivers is back with his first interview in three and a half years, and it’s all about being a musician and the new music industry. Sivers has an almost mythical status in the DIY community, thanks to his work founding CD Baby, the first company to understand and serve…
Sell More Tickets In A Single Month: Your Week 2 Plan
In this second of a four part series on how to sell more tickets to your event, we kick things up a notch while still keeping the time commitment to a minimum, looking at how to build a social ad timeline, make personal appeals, and more. ___________________________ Guest post by…
Jay-Z, Roc Nation Named NFL’s "Live Music Strategist"
The National Football League has partnered with music mogul Jay-Z’s Roc Nation that will see the management company become the N.F.L.’s “live music entertainment strategist.” The deal will see Roc Nation and Jay-Z consult on everything from entertainment offerings, including the prestigious Super Bowl Halftime Show, and on the N.F.L.’s…
Cinq Music Adds $40M From GoDigitalMedia To Acquire Music Catalogs, Masters
LA-based Cinq Music has received $40 million in Series C funding from GoDigital Media. The funding will allow Cinq Music to acquire masters and publishing right and to further expand internationally. From l-r; Master P, Cinq President, Urban Music, Jason Peterson, CEO Godigital Media Group, Cinq artist T.I. and Barry…