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Gigroad: Airbnb For Booking Shows
Mark Mckelvie from Gigroad joins co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. Gigroad is like an Airbnb for concerts, connecting artists with fans and places to play. Venues on Gigroad may be professional, but they may also be just about anywhere, which enables artists and fans to create gigs in towns ...
Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer Prize For 'Damn'
Kendrick Lamar has won the Pulitzer Prize for music for his album Damn. Lamar is the first rapper to win the award which has previously only gone to classical and jazz artists, including Wynton Marsalis and Ornette Coleman. The Pulitzer Prize board on Monday called Damn, “a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic ...
Amazon Music Gains Millions Of Subscribers Under Radar
Although not always recognized as one of the frontrunners in the streaming world, Amazon Music is truly gaining in popularity; reportedly having as many as hundred million active users, double it's count from just six months ago. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Amazon has always been the sleeping giant in music streaming. It’s Prime Music comes ...
5 Musical Geniuses Who Overcame Disabilities To Achieve Legendary Status
Finding success in the music industry typically entails surmounting a good number of obstacles, and can be even harder for those who need to overcome a disability or are in some way disadvantaged. Here we five genius musicians who succeeded despite the odds. Guest post by Patrick McGuire from Soundfly's Flypaper Whether it’s writing a song or learning how to read ...
Record Labels Know What Artists Want, And It's The Reason They'll Never Change
There is much debate in the music industry over whether or not signing to a label is the best way to succeed. Here George Howard explains what it is about record labels that allures artists, and why labels want to keep it that way. Guest post by George Howard of GHStrategic One of the key tenets ...
Don’t Let Tax Day Leave You Singing The Blues: A Message For Songwriters, Musicians
While tax season is dreaded by many, it can be a particularly trying time for those making a living in the music business. In fact some artists simply don't bother paying taxes at all, which can lead to devastating consequences. Here we look at how to prepare for tax day and avoid the wrath of the ...
HD Vinyl To Hit Stores In 2019 After $4.8M Investment
Austrian-based startup Rebeat Innovation has received a $4.8 million investment into its patented “high definition vinyl” technology. Founder and CEO Günter Loibl told Pitchfork that the “first “HD vinyl” albums could hit stores as early as 2019.” The company claims that their records will have higher audio fidelity, louder volume, and longer playing times than conventional LPs, and that their ...
A Musician's Simple Guide To Taxes
With tax season now fully upon us, artists may be feeling overwhelmed with paperwork surrounding the arduous task of filing. Here we look at a basic explanation of the most common tax forms for musicians, as well as when they'll be needed. Guest post by Jamie Davis-Ponce of Soundfly's Flypaper Well, it’s tax season. Hopefully by ...
The Best Way To Get Your Music On A Spotify Playlist
While physical music sales continue to trundle downwards streaming can, for many artists, seem like the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to revenue- particularly if you can land your music on a playlist. Here we examine some of the best ways to do just that. Guest post by Emily O'Connell from BandBasher Let’s ...
Expanded Music Modernization Act Introduced With Radical Changes To How Musicians Are Paid
An expanded Music Modernization Act was introduced in the U.S. Congress yesterday by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), ranking member Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and 28 bipartisan cosponsors. While not without critics, the bill has received widespread industry support as an overdue overhaul of the nation’s antiquated music licensing laws. The Music Modernization Act (H.R. 5447) is billed as ...
