Being an independent touring musician may seem like an amazing job (and it can be!) but the reality is that life on the can be grueling and often expensive. Here we look at some key money-saving measures that prevent your tour from being a total financial bust. ________________________________ In this…
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Soundcloud GO+ Launches In Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland
Soundcloud GO+. the streamer’s premium music subscription plan has launched in Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. SoundCloud Go+ gives listeners access to more than 200 million tracks, DJ sets, remixes and more,from over 20 million global creators. “SoundCloud is the first place listeners go to discover what’s next in…
Bandzoogle Adds Commission-Free Crowdfunding With Direct Payments To Artists [EXCLUSIVE]
Music website platform Bandzoogle has added crowdfunding to its commission-free sales toolkit. The move comes just weeks after crowdfunder PledgeMusic left musicians owed hundreds of thousands of dollars already paid by fans and many more without a platform to crowdfund their next project. Now in its 15 year, Bandzoogle powers…
Spotify Stations Free App Has Launched In US
Spotify’s like lean-back listening Stations app is now available in the U.S. for iOS and Android devices. The app had previously been tested only in Australia. Spotify Stations offers a minimalist approach that most closely mimics Pandora and broadcast radio. Free users get the occasional ad, while Spotify premium subscribers…
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Goodbye iTunes: Apple Adds Music, TV, Podcast Apps For Mac
UPDATE: Apple is phasing out its aging iTunes software and launching standalone versions of its Music, Podcasts and TV apps for Mac users in the next macOS update. The new music app will be built on iTunes, but deliver faster service than the bloated current all-purpose iTunes app. “Customers love…
Live Show Set List Submission: Are You Getting All Your Royalty Money?
As a songwriter, having your songs performed in public presents an opportunity for you to collect royalty money, a valuable source of income. But how can you be sure you’re getting what you are entitled to? _______________________________ Guest post by Amanda Colleen Williams of Songpreneurs "My cowriter says he’s submitting…
It’s The 20th Anniversary Of Napster
20 years ago this week, Napster was born in Sean Fanning’s Northeastern University dorm room. Whatever side of the debate you’re on, one can’t deny that Napster changed the music industry forever. Among so many other things, Napster forced record labels to un-bundle the album in iTunes, which fittingly is…
Austin Daboh Exits Spotify, Rumors Point To Apple Move
Austin Daboh, Head of Music Culture & Editorial at Spotify UK, has reportedly resigned. He joined Spotify in 2016 as Senior Editor, Shows & Editorial, from the music team at BBC Radio 1Xtra, and was promoted by the streamer last year. During his time at Spotify, Daboh launched and developed…
10 Rules For Personal Music Industry Networking
It doesn’t matter what your skill and abilities are, if you can’t figure out a way to communicate them to the world, you’re unlikely to be able to advance your career. Here we look at some key rules of networking that will help you in successfully navigating the landscape of…