Bandzoogle has always created free tools that artists can use to diversify their revenue streams, including the recent addition of fan subscriptions. But getting started can be daunting, so we’ve partnered with Bandzoogle to present a free ‘how to" webinar. Join Bandzoogle’s Dave Cool for this free webinar to find…
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6 Music Related Hashtags You Must Follow On Twitter
For all the effort put into marketing on Instagram, the hashtag function continues to be an underutilized corner of the platform. Hugh McIntyre details the six hashtags you really need to follow. _____________________________ Guest post by Hugh McIntyre of the Symphonic Blog Following hashtags remains a highly underutilized function on…
Spotify Is #2 Most ‘Relevant’ Brand In US, Bose #4
Spotify is the second most relevant brand in the US according to the new Prophet Brand Relevance Index (BRI), a ranking of the most relevant brands of today based on consumer feedback. Facebook failed to make the top 10. Apple maintained its standing as the most relevant brand for the…
What Exactly Is An EP?
The awkward middle child between the reliable LP and the flashy single, the EP is often overlooked and misunderstood, particularly as the digital age reshapes our music consumption habits. Here we give the EP some much deserved attention, looking at the format’s history and how EPs are used by artists…
SoundExchange Ups Anjula Singh To EVP
SoundExchange has promoted Anjula Singh to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Singh will add overall strategy and will assist in day to day management in addition to her current duties as CFO. Singh has served as SoundExchange’s Chief Financial Officer, overseeing SoundExchange’s financial, human resources, and facilities management…
Instagram Reportedly To Replicate TikTok Features
Over the past couple of years, TikTok, the brainchild of Chinese tech company ByteDance, has blown up particularly among teens. Not one to miss the party Facebook is now planning to incorporate some of the apps choice features into Instagram in the near future, according to recent reports. ___________________________ Guest…
Tribe Of Noise Acquires Free Music Archive
Musician community and services company Tribe of Noise has acquired the Free Music Archive (FMA), an open music platform curated by artists. The FMA site went into maintenance-mode over the weekend as part of the move transferring the repertoire, data and code. Both services offer curated music to media makers…
DOJ Confirms Live Nation Under Investigation For Alleged Ticketmaster Consent Decree Violations
A senior official at the US Department of Justice revealed that Live Nation was facing regulatory scrutiny over alleged antitrust violations involving its Ticketmaster division. The confirmation came during a hearing of the Senate antitrust subcommittee, which included testimony from the anti-trust heads of the Federal Trade Commission and the…
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Fender Play Foundation Launches With Help From Avril Lavigne, Chris Stapleton, Pete Wentz
Legendary guitar maker Fender has launched of the Fender Play Foundation, a new charity designed to provide resources and music education opportunities to young people. Avril Lavigne, Chris Stapleton, Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, Ashley McBryde and Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt…