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Tower Records Founder Russ Solomon Passes
Russ Solomon, founder of the legendary Tower Records chain, died on Sunday night, while drinking whisky and watching The Oscars. Solomon, 92, died from a heart attack, his son, Michael Solomon, told the Sacramento Bee. “Ironically, he was giving his opinion of what someone was wearing that he thought was ugly, then asked (his wife) Patti ...
Red Ink Beneath Streaming’s “New Dawn” [Marc Ribot]
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Legendary guitarist Marc Ribot explores the impact of ECM Records move to Spotify as part of broader shift for the label, the effect it will have on artists, and what the next best course of action is. By Marc Ribot from The Trichordist Guest Post from the legendary guitarist Marc Ribot. One point that Mr. Ribot ...
How To Write A Great Band Bio [INFOGRAPHIC]
Writing a strong band bio is more important and challenging than ever. Once upon a time, the band bio was just about attracting press. Now, musician bios are used in all kinds of places including Spotify and Pandora profiles, on social media. the band's web site and more. This guide from music promotion company Burstimo takes ...
7 Essential Social Media Tips For Musicians And Bands
Bands and artists that cultivate a strong presence on social media tend to see significant opportunity in their ability to connect with industry influencers, and reach out to fans directly to sell music and merchandise. Here we detail seven key tips for growing on social media. Guest post by Monica of socialgrowr.com Musicians and bands that maintain ...
Net Neutrality's Death Official In April (Cue Lawsuits)
Although net neutrality was sentenced to death some time ago last year, the actual repeal itself won't be going into effect until April, at which time a slew of lawsuits will likely roll in against the FCC. By Karl Bode of Techdirt While the FCC formally voted to kill net neutrality late last year, the actual repeal of the ...
Great Tools That Make The Process Of Writing Music More Simple
Any artist who has tried their hand at songwriting likely knows the struggle of composing a compelling melody, and may often give up in frustration before achieving success. Here we look at five valuable tools that can help artists in this creative endeavor. Guest post by Lucy Benton For a musician, a search for a melody that ...
New YouTube Monetization Policies, Pointers Drive Growth
In this piece we look at some important tips on YouTube's updated monetization policies, as well as other important pointers and best practices for getting the most out the video sharing platform. Guest post by Jay Cook of the Orchard's The Daily Rind We’ve kept you up to date with the various changes YouTube has made ...
Reflections On The Music Of Jóhann Jóhannsson
In this piece, RE Katz reflects on the life and works of Jóhann Jóhannsson, who passed away recently after releasing his most successful solo album Orphée, and the spectacle of hope which his work provides. Guest post by RE Katz of Soundfly's Flypaper Perhaps it’s fitting that the untimely death of composer Jóhann Gunnar Jóhannsson is shrouded in silence ...
Why You Should Know Everything About Your YouTube Channel
As an artist, effectively managing your YouTube channel is essential to building your online presence. Here we explore some often overlooked but nonetheless essential metrics for understanding and growing your YouTube channel. Guest post by Nicholas Salomone of DIY Musician The no-no of not knowing. Everyone gets a little boost from feeling like their channel is doing well, ...
Another Music Licensing Deal Signed For Facebook
While Facebook hasn't entered into the streaming game yet, it does seem to be leaning that way, having recently dipped a second toe in after signing a deal with ICE Services, a licensing group representing several European performing rights organizations. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Facebook isn’t in the music streaming business yet, but ...
