Home » Search Center » Results: Music Industry
Results for "Music Industry"
Mixcloud Inks Universal Music Group Direct Licensing Deal
Mixcloud has signed a multi-year direct licensing agreement with Universal Music Group. Under the deal, UMG artists will be compensated for use of their music on Mixcloud's ad-supported and yet-to-launch subscription crowdsourced radio platform. The global agreement, excluding China and Japan, includes payment for previous use of UMG music. WMG signed with the streamer late in 2017. ...
Improving Your Band’s ‘Bookability’
One the great headaches of operating as a DIY musician results from the challenge of booking a lineup of shows, whether it's a a single festival slot of populating a an entire tour, it can all be made easier by increasing your band's “bookability". Guest post by Patrick McGuire of Soundfly's Flypaper Oh, the ceaseless quest ...
3 Digital Marketing Trends You Need To Know
The world of digital music marketing is complex and ever shifting, making success in such an area a challenge. That said, there are some things we can do to try and keep up. Here we look at three current marketing trends every entrepreneuring artist ought to be aware of. Guest post by Aaron Bogucki from AWAL ...
Donald Byrd: Byrd's Word
Blue Note's art direction in the early 1950s was so compelling and future forward that we often forget that Savoy also recorded a significant number of knockout albums during this period. Donald Byrd's By rd's Word is a prime example. Recorded for Savoy in September 1955 and produced by Ozzie Cadena, the album featured a killer ...
S.T.A.G.E.S. Of Email Marketing
Musician and manager of a career consultation sight Cheryl B. Engelhardt breaks down the steps to successful email marketing, and outlines how to effectively gather and engage with fans. Part 1 Guest post by Cheryl B. Engelhardt of the TuneCore Blog [Editors Note: This is the first in a multi-part series by Cheryl B. Engelhardt, singer/songwriter, composer, and ...
What Is The Music Modernization Act and What Does Mean For You?
The Music Modernization Act was signed into law by President Trump today. The multifaceted legislation had widespread industry support as an overdue overhaul of antiquated licensing laws. But what is the MMA and what does it mean for you? The Music Modernization Act (H.R. 5447) packaged together several music licensing reform bills including the CLASSICS Act, the AMP Act, elements of ...
Maintaining Rights To Your Masters And Why It Means Everything
Gone are the days of labels compelling artists to relinquish creative control of their music in exchange for a promised lengthy in music. In this piece we take a hard look at why maintaining control of your masters is so critical for an artist operating in 2018. Guest post from AWAL For decades, labels have leveraged ...
Hot Track: Rumpus Room
Newly signed to MGM Records in 1951, clarinetist Buddy DeFranco formed a powerhouse big band featuring Bernie Glow, Don Joseph, Dickie Mills and Dale Pierce (tp); Frank “Ace" Lane, Al Robertson and Fred Zito (tb); Buddy DeFranco (cl); Angelo Cicalese and Gene Quill (as); Buddy Arnold and Eddie Wasserman (ts); Danny Bank (bar); Teddy Charles (vib); ...
PledgeMusic Reorganizes After Late Payment Problems
PledgeMusic is reorganizing its executive team after months of payment problems. As we reported last week, CEO Dominic Pandiscia has stepped down. Now company executives are taking on new roles in an effort to turnaround the popular music crowdfunding site. Co-Founder Malcolm Dunbar has been elevated to Global President and COO, building on the success of ...
Promoting A Limited Time Special Offer: A How-To Guide
Lately Patreon has been going the extra mile in trying help its users maximize potential on the site, including allowing its users to provide special limited time offers to their fans. Here Brian Hazard walks us step-by-step through the art of limited time offers, both generally and using Patreon specifically. Guest post by Brian Hazard of ...
Album Showcase
Trending
Interview
Lou Marini: A Solo Career Starting At The Age Of 80
Jazz Raconteurs
Julius Hemphill: Marty Ehrlich and Tim Berne Remember a...
History of Jazz
John Coltrane in Detroit: A Brief History
Live Review
Detroit Jazz Festival 2026: A Gathering in a Great Jazz City
In Tribute To...
John Coltrane At 100: A Global Perspective
Radio & Podcasts
Sullivan Fortner, Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose, Ardeshir,...
Interview
Jasur Khalilov: From Falak to Fusion
VOTE!
