Jay-Z, Roc Nation Named NFL’s "Live Music Strategist"

The National Football League has partnered with music mogul Jay-Z’s Roc Nation that will see the management company become the N.F.L.’s “live music entertainment strategist.” The deal will see Roc Nation and Jay-Z consult on everything from entertainment offerings, including the prestigious Super Bowl Halftime Show, and on the N.F.L.’s…

Cinq Music Adds $40M From GoDigitalMedia To Acquire Music Catalogs, Masters

LA-based Cinq Music has received $40 million in Series C funding from GoDigital Media. The funding will allow Cinq Music to acquire masters and publishing right and to further expand internationally. From l-r; Master P, Cinq President, Urban Music, Jason Peterson, CEO Godigital Media Group, Cinq artist T.I. and Barry…

Apple Music vs Spotify In One Easy Infographic

Spotify and Apple Music are the two biggest players in music streaming. But how do they compare in size, availability, cost, features and more? This infographic provides some answers. via SetApp

Sentric Music Launches Songwriter Accelerator Programme

Sentric Music has launched the Songwriter Accelerator Programme. Sentric will facilitate writing opportunities for five selected artists, who will take part in hands-on masterclasses, and receive continued mentoring, with the chance to secure funding for recording, mastering and delivery of their final product. A new program will run each quarter,…

WED. BRIEF: Jay-Z, NFL Partner • Spotify Woos Siri • Cinq Adds $40M • Corite Launches • Bandzoogle • More

WEDNESDAY 8.14.19
Music Business News From Around The Web
Updated continuously under the More News tab

How To Gain New Organic Engagement On Instagram

When it comes to contemporary social media marketing, Instagram has in many ways become an artist resume of sorts, allowing musicians to be discovered from the comfort of their bedrooms. That said, for Instagram to do you any good, you need to be engaging with users and growing your fanbase….

Are Merch Sales More Important Than Song Streams?

While streaming is the new normal for music consumption, the income that many artists receive from it is far less than needed to sustain a career. But, as some artists have learned, merch sales, remain an excellent way to net much larger profits. _____________________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of…

How To Find Success In Music Without Focusing On Success

While finding stardom and financial success remain difficult in the music industry, changing how you think about success, and reevaluating your goals and passions can help positively redefine your relationship to music and the industry as a whole. ______________________________ Guest post by Gideon Waxman of Soundfly’s Flypaper Finding success in…

SoundCloud Launches SC101 Creator Education Program

SoundCloud is expanding its Creator Education Program with the launch of “SC101.” Beginning with a series of short tutorial videos, the music platform is promising live events later this year. Presented by SoundCloud staffers, SC101 rolls out with a 9-part short video series. Each two-minute video breaks down a particular…

4 Ways To Pick Up Endorsements As An Independent Artist

No aspect of being an independent artist is particularly easy, but getting endorsements and sponsorships is perhaps one of the hardest and most confusing of all. In this article we look at four techniques for successfully securing an endorsement as a do-it-yourself musician. ___________________________ Guest post by Alper Tuzcu of…