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A&R Meets AI: Why Your Next Label Rep Could Be A Robot
While record label talent scouting may have seemed like one bastion of the industry that was safe from artificial intelligence, Warner Music Group clearly feels differently, having recently acquired Sodatone, a startup which uses technology to identify unsigned talent. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Automation is taking over so many aspects of the ...
Gigs No Longer Just For Musicians: How A Society Of Starving Artists Is Being Created By The Gig Economy
In this piece George Howard explores how the music industry, the original gig business, should serve as a cautionary example to the other industries as they begin to shift towards a gig based economy. Guest post by consultant, teacher and author George Howard from Forbes As the world moves toward a gig economy, the music industry —where the original ...
Music Cities: State Of The Union
In this piece Shain Shapiro catches us up on the the state of music cities, a somewhat nebulous term which came about as a term to recognize the cultural role of music in cities. Here he looks at what the Music Cities are doing right, what needs to improve, and where they're headed from here. Guest ...
Mixcloud Lands $11.5M, Plots Global Expansion
Online radio and long-form audio streaming platform Mixcloud has closed its first-ever funding round with a $11.5 million investment from WndrCo, a holding company that focuses on startups operating at the intersection of media and technology. The new capital will be used to scale the company globally, expand the team, and diversify the platform. Two WndrCo partners ...
8 Label Submission Tips For Saving You Time And Frustration
While many artists are taking a DIY route and eschewing labels altogether, there's still a lot to be gained from a connection to a label, and while submitting to a label can be challenging, we here examine eight tips that will spare you wasted time and frustration. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Even ...
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 ...
Celebrating the gypsy jazz legacy
Violinist Keven Aland's Hot Club of SRQ brought its fascinating update of the gypsy jazz tradition to the Venice Art Center on Thursday, April 12, in a concert co-produced by the South County Jazz Club. The program built on the Hot Club of France tradition, drawing much material from gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and his ...
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 ...
