Results for "AAJ Staff"

CASH Launches Revolving Loan Fun For Musicians

December 16, 2016

Here Jesse von Doom of CASH Music explains operations behind the CASH Music Revolving Fund, a system put in place to allow artists access to the capital needed to properly market their wares, as well outlining the guiding principles behind the fund. Guest post Jesse von Doom of Cash Music Last Friday, way too late for a ...

How To Use Social Media To Promote Live Shows [INFOGRAPHIC]

December 16, 2016

David Allyn: Radio Interview

December 15, 2016

One of the finest pure-jazz male vocalists in the LP era was David Allyn. He easily was among the hippest up-tempo singers and one of the most heartbreaking balladeers. It's hard not to snap your fingers when David launches into swingers on albums or tear up when he works a vulnerable torch song. David had amazing ...

How Audiotree Used Streaming To Grow The Fanbase Of Two Iconic Chicago Music Venues

December 15, 2016

In order to draw more fans to a sold out show, the people at Audiotree are working to use live streaming as a way to grow their online fanbase and attract sponsors. Guest post by Rachel Grate of Eventbrite Sold-out shows are a blessing—and, in a way, a curse. Because even for your most in-demand shows, you can’t adjust ...

2017 Will Be The Year Of The Platform, Tidal Will Sell To Apple Predicts MIDiA Research

December 15, 2016

Analysts MIDiA, who claim an 84% success rate for their 2016 predictions are back with their crystal ball for 2017. Music predictions include a Spotify IPO and the subsequent start of a new generation of experiential streaming services. 2017 will be the year of the platform, says music and entertainment industry analysts MIDiA Research. It will ...

Radio Once Again Seeks To Pay Songwriters Lower Rates

December 15, 2016

In an ongoing quest to hang on to precious dollars, a committee representing 10,000 radio stations is dropping a lawsuit on performing rights organization Global Music Rights, in hopes of reducing the payout required to songwriters. Guest post by Erin M. Jacobson, this first appeared on Forbes A committee representing roughly 10,000 commercial radio stations has sued ...

YouTube Delivers Fans, But There's A Big Value Gap [Russ Crupnick]

December 15, 2016

Although the high volume of music traffic which YouTube attracts would make it seem as though the platform is the industry's best friend, the value gap which the service perpetuates has earned it a fair amount of ire. Guest post by Russ Crupnick of MusicWatch In many ways, YouTube is the most valuable asset that the music ...

Twitter Adds Live Video Broadcasts

December 15, 2016

Twitter has just announced that all users can create and Tweet live video from the Twitter app “powered by Periscope".  The specifics of the move calls into question the future of Twitter's Periscope app. Much like Facebook and Instagram, Twitter has added the ability to broadcast live video.   To start a Twitter broadcast, tap the ...

Coalition Of Top Music Industry Trade Groups Congratulate Trump On Win, Signal Agreement With Piracy Promises

December 15, 2016

Despite deep distrust of President- elect Trump within much of the music community, a diverse group of industry trade groups including A2IM, ASCAP, BMI, The RIAA, The Recording Academy and the NMPA have written an open letter congratulating him on his win and signaling support for his campaign pledge to “protect intellectual property rights and preserve ...

Trademark Basics For Musicians

December 15, 2016

Here, we break down the basics behind trademark law, take a look a how to define who owns a trademark, trademark licensing, how one infringes on a trademark, and other important things to keep in mind. Guest post by Becki C. Lee Esq on Watt Your band name may already be a trademark. I don’t mean ...