Results for "Music Industry"

Discs To Digital: The Strange History Of Music Formats

February 16, 2018

While streaming has become the dominant form of music consumption, the road to get here was a complex and varied one. Here we look at the history of the physical music formats, dating back as far as the 1870s, and how it led us to where we are now. Guest post by Jaclyn Kendall of Soundfly's ...

Trump's FCC Pats Itself On Back For Historically Stupid Year

February 15, 2018

As anyone vaguely aware of industry news over the past year has no doubt noticed, Trump's FCC, led by Ajit Pai, hasn't been particularly beneficial to either the internet or the average consumers. I has, however, helped to sooth frightened media monopolies. Guest post by Karl Bode from Techdirt If you've been playing along at home, Trump's FCC ...

How Free Music Giveaways Make Money Over Time

February 15, 2018

Given everything that the music industry's been through, it's understandable that the word “free" can often evoke a negative reaction when dropped in music business circles. That said, however, judiciously applied giveaways can yield decidedly positive results in the long run. Guest post by Ben from Subreel To some musicians, “free” is a curse word. It’s ...

Discog Sold 10 Million Units In 2017, Names New CEO

February 16, 2018

Sales on the Discogs Marketplace rose 20% to top 10 million units in 2017. Vinyl sales grew 18% to 8 million, the user-built music database and online a catalog announced today.  Key sales trends for the year include: Cassettes were the format showing the most substantial growth at 29.54% CDs were not far behind, up 28.39%  Indie ...

How Musicians Can Survive The Facebook Apocalypse And Thrive In 2018

February 15, 2018

For artists who had worked tirelessly to cultivate a following on Facebook, the blowing up the popular social network's algorithm has industry marketers spooked. Here we look at how musicians can continue to maintain a successful Facebook strategy. Guest post by Amber Horsburgh, SVP Strategy at Downtown Records on Medium On Thursday Jan, 11th 2018, Mark Zuckerberg announced a ...

Google Restricts Ticket Resellers

February 13, 2018

Responding to demands from consumer groups and primary ticketers, like Ticketmaster,  Google has vowed to provide a “better and safer” platform for users after its new global transparency regulations on ticket resellers came into force.  But some believe that the tech giant is not going far enough to end ticketing fraud and deception. Google announced in ...

How To Find A Music Career Mentor

February 13, 2018

Trying to make it on your own in the music industry can often lead to isolation and burnout, neither of which is particularly beneficial to your career. Here we look at how to find a mentor who can share their wisdom and help you make the right decisions for achieving maximum success. Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of ...

What Does Your Music Distributor Do For You?

February 13, 2018

10 Important Question To Ask BEFORE Hiring A Music PR Agency

February 13, 2018

While bands or artists may be inclined to jump ahead to hiring a PR company in hopes of having their career made, they are often disappointed by the results. Here we look at ten essential questions to ask yourself before making the decision to have a PR agency take you on. Guest post by Maddy Raven of ...

Musician's Guide To Facebook Live

February 13, 2018

Facebook Live has become an excellent way for artists to connect with fans via impromptu video sessions. Here Chris Robley details how artists can take their Facebook Live presence up a notch, with minimal tools tools needed. Re-post from CD Baby's DIY Musician blog, by Chris Robley  Here’s the thing about Facebook Live: you can go live with nothing more ...