In this latest chapter in the saga of the still-smoldering wreckage that is PledgeMusic, Mario Putzar examines some of the underlying causes that led up to the platform’s current state of crisis, many of them eerily similar to another music direct-to-fan platform (now also defunct), Sellaband. ____________________________ Op-ed by Mario…
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Spotify Tests Social Listening
Spotify is testng a new feature that enables users to collaborate with friends and listen to music together. Tentatively called Called Social Listening, the feature allows a users to control a friends music so everyone could listen together. Users must scan a unique code or link to listen to the…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Quality Speakers • Using An EPK • Networking • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors offered advice on purchasing gear, four ways you should use an electronic press kit, the ten rules of networking and more. Martin Smith | Top 5 Best-Selling Albums Of All Time Rachelle Wilber | Where Do You Find Good Quality Speakers For Your Favorite Music?…
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8 Surprising Statistics Shaping The Music Industry
Brant David McLaughlin of Music Industry Insights breaks down eight music industry statistics, revealing some unexpected areas of growth, as well as. some indicators as to where the industry as a whole might be headed moving forward. ______________________________ Guest post by Brant David McLaughlin from the MidemBlog Across this last…
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Beggars Expands in US • Oh Boy Signs Waldon • Daptone’s 100th • Verve Promotes • More
In this week’s Business Of Indie, Beggars Music Group expands US operations, John Prines Oh Boy Records signs Kelsey Waldon. Daptone releases 100th 45, Verve label group promotes execs and more. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own Indie tab at the top…
New Facebook Features You Ought To Know About
In recent months, Facebook has rolled out some interesting new features and products that artists and promoters should take notice of. Here we break down these new tools and how you can utilize them to improve your social media presence. ___________________________ Guest post by Randi Zimmerman of the Symphonic Blog…
A Brief Inquiry Into Building Music Empires With Jamie Oborne, Manager Of The 1975
In this episode of MMF’s management focused podcast, the sat down to chat with Jamie Oborne, founder of Dirty Hit and manager of notable hit group The 1975 on his journey to building an independent music empire. ____________________________ Guest post from AWAL "How Did You Manage That" is a new…
Indie Artists Alexis Saski Writes Her Own Future
In this piece, Dave Deals walks us through how Nashville artist Alexis Saski risked it all by turning her back on a compromising label to pursue an independent music career – with incredible results! ______________________________ Guest post by Dave Deal of Superhype Blog What would you do if you were…
Tencent Music Requires You Pay To Stream Current Music – Will This Catch On?
In an effort to increase its profitability, Chinese streaming giant Tencent has begun experimenting with limiting the amount of current hit music which its customers can access for free. Given the mixed results windowing saw in the US however, it remains to be seen whether this trend will catch on….