Just like any small business, a band needs to turn a profit. Merch can be an excellent way to bring in additional revenue while also being the perfect avenue through which to expand a personal or artistic brand. _______________________ Guest post by Randi Zimmerman of the Symphonic Blog Being in…
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Eurovision To Bring Its Weird, Wonderful Song Contest To North America
The successful and weird phenomenon known as the Eurovision Song Contest reportedly will see a North American version in the near future. The song competition, which pits European countries and others including Israel and Australia, against each other for the campiest song possible, could launch in the U.S. in 2021….
5 Things To Keep In Mind For Your Next Photo Shoot
As an artist, having solid promo photos is key, so when prepping for you next photo shoot, it’s important not only to make sure you look good, but also also that these five key logistics are fully kept in mind before that shutter starts clicking. ___________________________ Guest post by Hugh…
8 Best Methods For Promoting Your Music
In the digital age, many traditional obstacles to cultivating a successful career have been lifted. But this also means the field is more crowded. Cathy Baylis looks at how entrepreneurial artists can most effectively promote their music and stand out in the crowd. In this latest contribution to MusicThinkTank, outlines…
Woodstock 50 Can Rock On says Court
A New York court on Wednesday ruled that Woodstock 50’s emergency injunction request against its former financial backer Dentsu Aegis and its Amplifi Live subsidiary, providing festival organizer Michael Lang with some good news and some bad. The good news first. In his ruling, Judge Barry Ostrager determined that the…
Merlin Names Former Spotify, Apple Music Exec As Japan GM
Talk about knowing where all the bodies are buried… Indie global music rights agency Merlin has named Akira Nomoto as General Manager, Merlin Japan, the world’s second largest music market. For the last six years, Nomoto served Spotify as Head of Artist & Label Marketing and then Director of Licensing…
5 Areas Where Musicians Can Gain More By Doing Less
As a DIY musician, it can feel like you need to be doing everything at once, but the reality is that having your fingers in too many pies can leave you stretched a little thin. Here Chris Robley explains the value downsizing for DIY artists, and how they can get…
Ariana Grande Sued For Her Own Photos
Ariana Grande may be learning the hard way that photographers don’t give away their product for free. Grande is being sued by photographer Robert Barbera, who claims that Grande posted two pictures he took of her without his permission or paying him for the use, according to TMZ. The photos…
64 Pop, Indie Spotify Playlists Worth Pitching and How To Reach Them
In the streaming age, playlists are the name of the game when it comes to getting ahead in your career. Here we look at fifty different playlists indie/pop artists should be pitching their music to, as well as how to reach out and actually get ahold of them. ________________________ Guest…
8 Ways The Grateful Dead Have Become An American Brand
While their music may not be to everyone’s taste, there’s no denying that the The Grateful Dead have been incredibly successful, not only in their musical career, but also in leveraging their success into an iconic American brand. _________________________ Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies Truth be…