FRIDAY 8.16.19
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Category archives: Music Tech
5 YouTube Channels Everyone In Music Ought To Follow
The price of a music business education can seem out of reach to many aspiring industry hopefuls, but thanks to the rise of YouTube, there are a number of incredible and informative resources out there available for free. Here we look at five such channels that are a must for…
Developing Artists By Touring Is More Important Than Ever, New Data Confirms
"Recent data confirms that, for the first time ever, developing artists – including DIY musicians and artists without labels – are key drivers of industry growth," writes Bandsintown managing partner Fabrice Sergent in a new Billboard op-ed citing statistics from Live Nation, Bandsintown, MIDiA and the IFPI. Live Nation recently…
How One Viral IG Visual Artist Creates Magic From Scraps
In the music business, being able to stretch your money and work with a shoestring budget is a valuable skill. Here we look at how one viral Instagram photographer takes extreme budgeting to the next level, spinning straw into gold by utilizing common scraps to create incredible photographs. ___________________________ Guest…
What’s It Worth? A College Education’s Value In The Music Industry
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…
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…
Beatport Is Dropping Tracks That Don’t Sell
EDM, dance and DJ focused download store Beatport is pulling all tracks off the service that aren’t selling a part of a “yearly storage clean-up procedure." ____________________________ Guest post by Randi Zimmerman from the Symphonic Blog There’s always been way more electronic music being put out into the universe than…
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…
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THURSDAY 8.15.19
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Concert WindowTo Shut Down
Concert Window, which enabled artists and select venues to stream shows live on the web, is shutting down in mid-September after 10 years. The service allowed artists to offer tickets to view each stream for a fixed price, pay-what-you-want or at no cost. Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Live have inevitably…