The big three record labels earning $19 million a day from streaming, the ongoing PledgeMusic tragedy, how smart speakers are changing songwriting and the future of podcasting were all part of a wide ranging discussion between Bruce Houghton of Hypebot and the Skyline Artists Agency and Music Biz Weekly co-hosts…
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The Reality Of Music Journalism And How To Get Covered
Getting good press in the music business hasn’t gotten easier in recent years. Competition is stiff and engaging the interest of press can be even harder than capturing the attention of fans. Here we look at music journalism and how to cultivate a relationship with industry gatekeepers. ____________________________________ Guest post…
Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book’ Passes 1.5B Spotify Streams
Three years after the release of ‘Coloring Book,’ Chance the Rapper surpassed 1.5 billion streams on Spotify as of March 1st. ‘Coloring Book’ was released in May of 2016 and became the first streaming-only album to chart the Billboard 200 and win a Grammy, according to Chart Data. I just…
Blues Foundation Names 2019 Blues Hall of Fame Inductees
The Blues Foundation has today (March 1) announced the 2019 inductees to the Blues Hall of Fame. Among this year’s honorees are Pee Wee Crayton, Moe Asch, Booker T. & the MG, Aretha Franklin, Count Basie, Ida Cox, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Bessie Smith and Elmore James. The…
Making It Big: What 6 Elite Producers Taught Us [VIDEO]
As part of new content franchise, Kobalt has invited some of the music industry’s top producers to share their stories about coming up in the music industry and their respective journeys to success. _____________________________ Guest post from AWAL If you’re reading this, it’s time to learn. AWAL’s parent company, Kobalt,…
Bandsintown Big Break Showcase Returns To SXSW 2019
Concert discovery platform Bandsintown returns to SXSW with its second annual Big Break Showcase, the festival’s only fan data-driven official showcase. It will be held o Wednesday, March 13th from 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM on the rooftop of Maggie Mae’s on 6th Street. This year’s Bandsintown Big Break Showcase…
Ali Harnell To Lead Live Nation’s Woman Nation Initiative
Live Nation has named veteran concert promoter Ali Harnell to lead a newly created unit, Women Nation. She will oversee efforts to advance and support women in the live music business, as well as create and develop female-led and female-driven content. With an employee base that is 45% female, Live…
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This Week In Music Commentary
This week, commentators inside the music industry weighed in on consent decree reform, whether technology precipitated the death of "good" music, and shared some key advice for when it comes to marketing artists. ASCAP, BMI Issue Joint Open Letter On Consent Decree Reform [Full Text and Analysis] Did Technology Bring…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
It’s a harsh world out there in the music biz, but our tips and ideas for the independent artist out there will hopefully make things a little easier, with advice on how to sell more music merchandise, why word of mouth marketing is key to live music and how to…