UPDATED: Tomorrow, Saturday 4/13 is Record Store Day 2019, with hundreds of independent record stores celebrating a resurgence that most thought would never happen. Thanks to vinyl, survival skills and loyal fans, these stores are, for the most part, experiencing a resurgence. But that will only continue if you turn…
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Vevo Uses A Simple Tactic To Increase Music Video Views and You Should Too
Major label owned music video platform Vevo has discovered a simple tactic that leads to an average double digit improvement in engagement. This tactic works particularly well for videos released years ago, many of which were getting lost within YouTube’s massive and always growing catalog. What is Vevo’s secret sauce?…
Optimistic Delusion and Music Business Version 2.0 Syndrome
In this piece, artist manager Jake Udell analyzes his personal experience of overvaluing his own success, and looks at why too much personal confidence and a failure to rely on others can compromise one’s ability to succeed in the music business. ______________________________ Guest post by Jake Udell of Art of…
How Generation Z Is Redefining The Business Of Music
While a lot of fuss is made about marketing to millennials (owing to their purchasing power), an increasing number of industries are now turning their attention to how to capture the attention of Generation Z, and the music business is no exception. _______________________ Guest post by Alyssa Golden from the…
Questlove To Keynote ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO, More Panelists Announced
Questlove has been added to keynote this year’s ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO. ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams will interview the drummer, DJ, producer, author and member of The Roots, who will also recieve an ASCAP Creative Voice Award. The honor is presented to members whose…
Tips To Optimize An Official YouTube Artist Channel
Since YouTube’s unrolling of its Official Artist Channel, how artists distribute and listeners consumer their music has shifted, and with their content now largely consolidated, artists now have a powerful tool at their disposal, provided they market it correctly. Here we look at how to get the most out of…
Spotify [SPOT] Gets Boost From Mad Money’s Jim Cramer
[UPDATED] During his daily Mad Money Lightening Round Thursday, CNBC host Jim Cramer gave a very positive shout out to Spotify. "I think it’s only a matter of time before subscriptions take over," said Cramer. "This is a good one." But the former hedge fund manager’s stock picking track record…
Guide To Becoming A Session Musician [Video]
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1 Dead, 3 Wounded During Nipsey Hussle Funeral Procession, As ‘Senseless’ Violence Continues
One person died and three others were wounded during the 25 mile funeral procession for beloved LA rapper and activist Nipsey Hustle, as it wound its way through Los Angeles Thursday. Earlier in the day, 21,000 fans and supporters filled The Staples Center for his memorial. “We must stop this,”…