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[ad_1] A technical problem has caused the follower counts on many independent Spotify playlists to drop, often by the thousands. Several independent record labels who curate their own playlists first noticed the problem. “Each day we undertake a data processing job to synchronise data – including playlist follower counts – between different systems,” said a […]

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[ad_1] While radio was instrumental for artists working to break a new record, the recent tendency of artists like Pink to eschew terrestrial radio in favor of the offices of Spotify and Apple music shows a new trend in how musicians are choosing to promote their work. ________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music […]

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[ad_1] Are you being held back on Spotify by these three bad habits? Even as streaming becomes the dominant means of accessing music, the streaming world can still feel like a new frontier to many musicians — and how you get your music noticed on platforms like Spotify often defies conventional wisdom (or at least […]

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[ad_1] If there’s one thing most musicians yearn for, it’s natural musicality: being able to play exactly what they want. It’s that element that distinguishes a music student from a musician. Believe it or not, everyone can develop this natural musicality. The secret to unlocking it lies in the practice of ear training. Ear training […]

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[ad_1] Amazon is now the 3rd largest paid music subscription service in the world, according to a new MIDiA analysis. Their just published report looks at Amazon’s streaming music strategy and how this fits within the wider competitive landscape. Some highlights from MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan: ___________________________________ Back in the days when online music meant […]

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[ad_1] If you’re committed to being a serious songwriter or composer, you’ve got your work cut out for you… The competition is fierce: Tons of artists vying for everything from shows, blog writeups and play counts to album sales and record contracts. It can all make the art of writing music and getting it to […]

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[ad_1] Music branding lessons for new artists. Whether we’re driving, checking email or just surfing the web, it can feel like the whole world is trying to sell us something. Digital marketing experts estimate we see 4,000-10,000 ads per day, so naturally we can’t remember all of them. If you’re an indie musician and you’re […]

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[ad_1] While artists may typically think of music sales as being their primary stream of revenue, merch sales can also be a fantastic way for independent artists to put food on the table. Here we look at the top sites for getting merch out to fans. ______________________ Guest post by Raquel Dixit When you think […]

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[ad_1] As a growing number of women out movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for decades of sexual abuse, the music industry is being forced to confront its own culture of harassment.  This week rocker Marilyn Manson parted ways with his longtime bassist Twiggy Ramirez after rape allegations surfaced; and  Canadian electropop group Crystal Castles lead singer Alice […]

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[ad_1] Tracking the position of a song or album was much easier for Billboard when such things were based strictly on sales, but in the age of streaming they’ve been forced to adapt how they get their numbers. That said, one service is still being conspicuously left out: YouTube. ___________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski […]

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[ad_1] [UPDATED] The Music Business Association (Music Biz) conference will stay in Nashville through 2020. The already announced 2018 edition will be May 14-17 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. But the following year, the action moves across the street to the new JW Marriott hotel. The next Music Biz conferences are set from May 5-8, 2019 and May 11-14, 2020, at […]

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[ad_1] Facebook is testing a major change to is basic algorithm – the one that decides what shows up in a followers news feed – that will completely change music marketing on the social platform; unless, of course, one is willing to pay to be seen. Facebook is testing a change that would shift all […]

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[ad_1] Here we look at some tips and advice for bands or artists who reach the stage in their career where they’re ready to hit the road for their first major tour, outlining how they should plan for maximum success, and what they should be prepared for. Guest post by Rich Nardo of the TuneCore […]

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[ad_1] [UPDATED] A new study commissioned by the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) looks at the global market share of independent music labels based on copyright, rather than distribution, and reveals a very healthy indie sector on the rise. ________________________ A new WINTEL 2017 report shows indie labels capturing 38.4% of the global recorded music market. […]

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[ad_1] With the rise of playlist culture, and the nature of music consumption changing so rapidly, many are questioning whether the conventional album is worthy investment of a band or artist’s resources. In this piece we look at why albums still matter. Guest post by Patrick McGuire of the ReverbNation Blog In today’s landscape of […]

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Get 1,000 CDs in Jewel Box w/2-Panel Insert for only $949* Plus, we’ll throw in Elite Distribution FOR FREE (a $100 Value) Why pay more money just because someone sends you a catalog? That would be ridiculous and wrong, right? So how do you right your wrong? Well, you seek the best quality at the best price. […]

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I got HOW MUCH for that stream?! In an age where every source of revenue seems to be drying up, CD sales at shows are one of the last viable, profitable options for making money from your music. After all, you can’t buy lunch with that $.0003 you reap from a stream, right? And you […]

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the launch of Fender Play, a first of its kind video-based learning platform for desktop and iPhone, poised to innovate the guitar education landscape. Fender Play is designed to change the way beginning players learn how to play guitar through hundreds of easy-to-follow, instructor-guided video lessons utilizing a […]

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