Chartmetric Offers Artist Cross-Platform Performance Ranking

In this in-depth article from Chartmetric, Josh Hayes provides a detailed breakdown of how to utilize the website’s data warehouse to instantaneously compare and analyze the general performance of artists across platforms. ____________________________ Guest post by Josh Hayes of Chartmetric The biggest challenge to understanding artist performance is contextualizing different…

Streaming Video Updates From YouTube, Instagram

If you’re a band or artist, chances are you have either an Instagram or YouTube presence, if not both. Here we break down a couple of important updates to both platforms when it comes to video streaming. ______________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Not everyone has a…

Madonna Says She Felt ‘Raped’ by the New York Times

Madonna isn’t exactly happy with the direction of a New York Times feature, which focused heavily on the singer’s age. The pop star says she felt raped and she’s allowed to say that. A few days ago, the New York Times published a feature called, “Madon…

Instagram Hits Back at TikTok With Integrated Lyrics — And Recruits Billie Eilish for the Announcement

Instagram is fighting back against TikTok’s rise among teenagers with new integrated lyrics on video Stories. Facebook even recruited Billie Eilish to showcase the new feature. Integrated lyrics can be added to any Story with a musical sticker. The fea…

5 Ways To Grow Your Email List In Advance Of Your Next Show

Whether just starting out or already in the thick of promotion, you need to promote your show to as many fans as possible, meaning it’s important to have a built up email list. Here we break down five important but easily implemented strategies for beefing up your mailing list as…

3 Things You Can Skip For Your Next Photo Shoot

The prospect of a professional photoshoot can be intimidating for bands and artists not used to such things, particularly when there’s a lot of money on the line. The good news is, there are a few things you can skip for your next photoshoot that will save you a good…

U.S. Adds Social Media To ‘Heightened’ Visa Requirements For Touring Musicians

The US has added xenophobic requirements for international artists touring the country with the Trump administration now requiring visa seekers to provide personal details about their last years of social media activity. The changes went into effect on June 1st. The new rules are part of the U.S. government’s expanded…

Live Nation’s Women Nation Fund Announces Funding For 3 Female-Led Live Music Startups

Live Nation has announced its first round of Women Nation Funding for three female-led music businesses. They are Tina Farris Tours, Conscious City Guide, and Kingdom of Mind. Launched in May 2018, the fund is an early-stage investment fund designed to provide resources and capital for women in the live…