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Four Smart Ways To Use Your Press Materials Better

May 30, 2015

Most musicians know that songs, biographies, one-sheets, photographs, videos, press releases and interviews can all be used to help get gigs, blog reviews, radio play, endorsements, and so much more. But in what formats should these materials be submitted? Let’s review 4 possible options together with feedback from a few industry pros. Guest Post by Bobby Borg, author ...

This 17 Year Old Owns His Own Vinyl Record Label

May 30, 2015

17 year old high school junior Jarrett Koral founded Jett Plastic Recordings as a vinyl only label. This year  for Record Store Day, he released  a seven-inch by actor Macaulay Culkin’s Velvet Underground cover band.   Macaulay Culin was not Jett Plastic's first release since launching in 2012  and the very indie label will add 6 more ...

4 Top Internet Trends That Will Impact Musicians

May 30, 2015

Mary Meeker presented her 2015 Internet Trends report at the Code Conference in Cali and it’s filled with key information for artists. You can read the whole thing here but below I’ve picked out the 4 trends that will impact your music-making-self. Guest Post by Matt Voyno on NewRockstarPhilosophy.com 1. The next revolution for making money as a musician:  BUY BUTTONS ...

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, May 29 - June 4

May 30, 2015

There's what might be dubbed a mini-jazz fest in St. Paul's Lowertown this weekend— warming up the neighborhood for the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, only 4 weeks away! (And with no Saints home game, parking should be “normal".) The coming week also brings a parade of stars into the Dakota, offering an alternative to the Rolling ...

Herbie Mann: Sunny, 1994

May 29, 2015

Record Labels Join Effort To Keep .music Domain Control From Google, Amazon

May 29, 2015

It feels like we've been waiting for the .music domain forever.  When released, it will open up to possibility for thousands of musicians and music companies to have a domain name more reflective of their  offline moniker, as well as, some interesting lawsuits.  Cyprus based Constantine Roussos of DotMusic Limited has received backing from one of ...

Forming A Band As An LLC: A How-To Guide

May 29, 2015

When you start making a bit more money as a band and get to the point where this is really your career, you need to start treating it like a job. Your band has become a company, and just like any other company, you need to organize yourself, deal with taxes, and protect yourself. Here is a ...

The Three Biggest Reasons Why You Might Still Want To Sign With A Record Label

May 29, 2015

Depending on who you talk to, the internet has either helped or hindered the music business. Some people think it's done both. Sure, sales are down and the economic paradigm continues to shift, but access to music has never been greater, vinyl sales continue to grow, and with such a low barrier to entry, it seems as ...

A key to success at Newport

May 29, 2015

The best businesses—and arts organizations—don’t stand still. They find ways to enhance what they do. They making the experience better for their customers and supporters while building on their success. Need a concrete example? Look no further than the many enhancements over the past decade that the owners made at Fenway Park in Boston, starting with ...

Jazz this week: Dr. Lonnie Smith & Lionel Loueke, Alarm Will Sound, a tribute to Billie Holiday, and more

May 28, 2015

This week's lineup of jazz and creative music shows in St. Louis emphasizes collaboration, with several events presenting novel combinations of musicians for your listening enjoyment. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, May 27 Jazz St. Louis' latest combination of two headliners into one evening of music features organist Dr. Lonnie Smith teamed with guitarist and ...