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Why All The Blogs Have Gone To Shit [Op-Ed]
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In his recent op-ed, Josh Messer discusses blogs' increasing lack of integrity in the music industry as brought about by "checkbook journalism" and why it negatively impacts all those involved. Guest Post by Josh Messer on PressPlay On Monday night, DJ, producer, and DJ Mag’s new Editor-At-Large Dani Deahl shared this text message, which a musician friend of hers received from a blogger. To clarify ...
Smithsonian Folkways' Richard James Burgess Named CEO Of Indie Label Trade Group A2IM
The American Association Of Independent Music (A2IM) has named Richard James Burgess as CEO. He was head of business affairs at the highly respected non-profit Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and Chairman of the A2IM Board. Burgess succeeds Molly Neuman, who had been serving as interim president. With his elevation from board chairman to CEO, Secretly Group co-founder Darius Van ...
6 Top Music Marketing Trends For 2016
As we begin a new year, it's time to look ahead at what 2016's music industry trends will be, with an expected continuation of the streaming wars, the blending of tech with the live music experience, and other predictions. Guest post by Jesse Kirshbaum of the Nue Agency With 2015 coming to an end, it’s the perfect ...
DIY Deconstructed: The Anatomy Of A Do-It-Yourself Music Video
Music videos are an important way for independent artists to promote their music and image, but the prospect of making one often presents significant financial barriers. Here we hear from some experts on how it can be done professionally, with minimal time and money invested. Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY Musician Creating a music video ...
Twitter Invests In High End Headphone Maker Muzik
While music is among the most discussed topics on Twitter and musicians among the most followed there, the social net has yet to find a cohesive music strategy. From CES comes news that Twitter has invested in high end connected headphone startup Muzik. The company's wireless headphones offer control of what the user is listening to ...
Why Consumers Purchase Vinyl [INFOGRAPHIC]
A recent study has revealed some interesting data comparing the appreciation of vinyl only listeners to vinyl + streaming listeners, which simultaneously provides useful info for artists on what their fans are looking for in a physical product. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3,0 Last week I posted about the extras that entice buyers to ...
6 Booking Mistakes That Make Your Band Look Unprofessional
First impressions are always important, and never more so than when working to secure a gig. Maintaining professionalism is hugely important at this stage, and in order to do so it is critical to avoid these six mistakes. Guest Post by Jhoni Jackson on the Sonicbids Blog Any time you talk with a promoter, booking agent, or ...
Kickstarter's Low Failure Rate
Although crowdfunding certainly has its critics, a recent study done by the Wharton Business School has revealed that Kickstarter is now more successful than ever, with up to 91% of its campaigns reaching fruition. Crowdfunding isn't for everyone, but it turns out that the chances of getting a campaign funded are higher than ever. Kickstarter commissioned a study by the ...
