A new California law set to go into effect on September 13th would have dire consequences for the independent and .d.i.y music community unless lawmakers add an exemption. Executives at the A2IM, RIAA and Music Artists Coalition have banded together to pen an open letter that demands action. California has…
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Fans Want To Know Your Narrative: Crafting A Story For Your Music Career
When it comes to marketing your music, it can be easy to get lost in the excitement of album launches, interacting with fans, and posting on social media. All these elements are certainly important in cultivating a successful career, but it’s important to also spend time developing a compelling bio…
Japanese Music Sales Dragging, But It Could Be Good News
While the US is well established as the largest music market in the world, number two, Japan, is perhaps less well known. Recently, the island nation’s music sales have seen a bit of slowdown, however. Still, this may not be a bad thing for the music industry overall. _________________________ Guest…
Tinder, Live Nation Hookup: Swipe Right For Tickets
Live Nation is partnering with the wildly popular hookup app Tinder to give people something to do on their first date by offering Tinder users $30 all-in tickets for 12 concert tours across the U.S. with artists that range from Meek Mill to The Chainsmokers. To access the discounted tickets,…
Are Your Contacts Everything? [VIDEO]
It’s the age old adage we’ve ALL heard: "It’s all about who you know." Or is it? So often people assume that making contacts suffices for building their network. But former Hypebot analyst, brand marketer, musician and now ArtistPro Founder Hisham Dahud takes us on a quick deep dive to…
SEO For Musicians: 6 Best Ways To Promote Your Music
While you may be able to find some success getting decent airplay for your music, your online presence is still likely to suffer without a proper visibility boost. Here we look at how DIY artists can employ Search Engine Optimization to increase their content’s chances of being discovered via organic…
Creative Ways To Strengthen Your Band’s Image, Brand
While most musicians dream of achieving some level of success, the majority of artists aren’t lucky enough to also be natural entrepreneurs. Still, if you can’t cultivate an interesting enough image to attract new fans, chances are you won’t have much of a career in the music business. Here we…
Bandsintown’s Fabrice Sergent: 40% Of Tickets Go Unsold And The Problem Is Discovery
“About 40 percent of tickets go unsold in the U.S. That’s a two billion dollar missed opportunity for the artists. Discovery is key to this business,” says Bandsintown managing partner Fabrice Sargent. With 50 million monthly users, Bandsintiown has the reach to power that much needed concert discovery, and “because…
Ariana Grande Files $10M Forever 21 Lawsuit For Misappropriating Her Likeness
Ariana Grande has hit clothing and fashion retailer Forever 21 with a $10 million lawsuit alleging that the company used her likeness in advertising without seeking Grande’s permission. According to Reuters, a complaint filed in Federal Court in accuses Forever 21 and Riley Rose, the daughter of the company’s founder,…
Music/Rights Tech Fund DBTH Capital Raises $38.5M
Virginie Berger’s DBTH Capital has raised an initial round of $38.55 million. The VC fund’s strategy is to invest in companies in media and music rights tech including blockchain, AI and rights infrastructure. The funding came from 9 unnamed investors and the fund is now merging with one of its…