Spotify and AT&T now offer select mobile customers a free Spotify Premium account. Starting Tuesday, AT&T Unlimited & More Premium customers can claim the free subscription. Spotify joins Pandora Premium, HBO, Cinemax. Showtime, Starz and VRV as one of 7 options to add on at no cost. Additionally, select AT&T…
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Former WMG Exec Lori Feldman To Become CMO At Paradigm
Paradigm has hired Lori Feldman for the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer for the talent agency. In her new gig, Feldman will oversee brand and marketing efforts for Paradigm’s clients in music, and will focus on developing brand and opportunities for the agency’s talent and literary clients. Feldman…
Guide To Promoting Your Next Show
Playing a sold out show is one of the most rewarding feelings you get as an artist. But to get there requires planning and execution. This piece walks through every step of promoting a show from announcement to sellout. _______________________________ Guest post by Randi Zimmerman of the Symphonic Blog Imagine…
You Can Now Edit Your Soundcloud Profile On Mobile
SoundCloud has added mobile profile editing to its iOS app. Profiles are used by SoundCloud creators to showcase work to potential collaborators and the industry, as well as to connect with fans in real-time. SoundCloud offers creators more control of their online profile than most other streaming services. Now they…
Island Records, Urban Development Partner To Support Early Stage Artists
Island Records and Urban Development have announced a partnership that will give early stages musicians access to development funding, mentoring and industry expertise. The partnership is being headed up by the non-profit Urban Development’s founder and director Pamela McCormick and Island Records UK’s Urban Division president Alex Boateng. Speaking about…
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How To Contact The Court If PledgeMusic Owes You Money plus Confirmation That An Investigation Is Underway
Late last week, a court-approved the "winding up" of PledgeMusic. It’s the UK equivalent of liquidation to cover debts, and while the few assets still held by PledgeMusic are likely to go for pennies on the dollar, this sale marks the last hope that thousands of artists, labels and fans…
Questlove, DMC Headline CD Baby DIY Musician Conference
CD Baby has moved its DIY Musician conference to Austin on August 16-18. To mark the shift, the much-loved d.i.y. music distributor is adding some real star power to its already strong mix of networking, advice, and inspiration. Questlove will explore what tools and tech support a musician’s creativity and…
Best Best Industry Reads Of 2019, So Far (That Aren’t On Hybebot)
With 2019 barely reaching the halfway point, the year has already delivered some outstanding pieces of music journalism, with scoops and hard-hitting data on music consumption, metrics, metadata and more. _____________________ Guest post from AWAL 2019’s hardly half over and it’s already delivered some of the best music journalism in…
Apple Music Relaunches Flagship Alt Playlist As ALT CTRL
Apple Music has relaunched its flagship alternative playlist as ALT CTRL. Formerly known as The A-List, the refreshed global playlist spotlights new music from across the alternative genre, hand-picked by Apple Music curators. The playlist art for ALT CTRL will feature a different artist each week, timed to new releases…