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An Open Letter to Robb McDaniels, Founder and CEO of InGrooves
By Philip Kaplan, Founder of Distrokid. Dear Mr. McDaniels, This is in response to an article you wrote on HypeBot (here) entitled, “5 musings from a digital music exec who’s been doing this a long time and isn’t even that old.” In the article, you oppose your competitors who “offer to distribute all the music you ...
Slow Growth Ahead for Digital Music, Says New Juniper Study
There's not a lot of good news in a new report from Juniper Research which found that the digital music industry will experience slow growth in revenue over the next 5 years, from $12.3 billion this year to just $13.9 billion in 2019. Strong performance in streaming music will largely be offset by decline in revenues ...
How to Make Your DIY Tour Stick out from the Rest
By Lee Duck from the SonicBids Blog. In my last article, we discussed ways in which you can plan and book a DIY tour that runs effectively, successfully, and within your budget. So now that you’ve packed up your gear, managed your expenses, and hit the road, what can you do to really blow your fans ...
John Blake, Jr., RIP
From Philadelphia comes news of the death of John Blake, Jr., a violinist who combined his classical training, love for the African-American musical tradition and sense of adventure to become prominent on the forward edge of jazz in the 1970s. Blake was 67. He made his mark recording with tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp and soon won ...
Seven Women Who Could
After my post on Wanda Stafford yesterday, I wandered onto YouTube in search of more women in jazz. Here are six instrumentalists who could more than hold their own: Here's Beryl Booker on piano... Here's Hazel Scott with Charles Mingus on bass and Rudy Nichols on drums, circa 1955. Here's Mary Lou Williams in ...
How to Collect Both Kinds of Music Royalties
By Ken Consor from the SonicBids Blog. As streaming has become increasingly important in today’s music market, it is imperative to understand how streams turn into publishing royalties - and of course, how to get those royalties into your wallet. Let’s divide streaming into two different types: Interactive and Non-Interactive. These are defined by the listener’s ...
Interview: Wanda Stafford (PT. 2)
Wanda Stafford's album In Love for the Very First Time was arranged by Bill Russo and recorded in June 1960—between Russo's School of Rebellion and Seven Deadly Sins for Roulette, with virtually the same band. One of the exceptions was the inclusion of Bill Evans, a quiet period for the pianist during which he played New ...
How to Promote Your Band with Your Own Postage Stamps
While it's easy for famous dead people to get on stamps, what about the living? Especially those with unique marketing needs that require them to find ways to connect directly in a meaningful manner with their fans. That's why I think putting your band's pics on postage stamps and sending, at the least, a unique postcard ...
5 Musings from a Digital Music Exec Who's Been Doing This a Long Time and Isn't Even That Old
Guest post from Robb McDaniels, Founder and CEO, INgrooves Music Group. I have been at the helm of INgrooves Music Group for nearly twelve years now, and have largely chosen to keep my head down and mouth shut (must be that New England upbringing). But once in a while, it is necessary to speak up and ...
What You Need to Know About Music License Agreements Before Signing
By Alex Ploegsma from the SonicBids Blog. With synchronization becoming an increasingly important revenue stream for musicians, it’s vital that artists understand how these agreements work – and more importantly, how they can maximize their benefits. I could write for hours on all the intricacies of these contracts, but I’ve broken it down into just the ...
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