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Things We Learned From Austin Music Foundation’s DIY Musician Marketing Panel
From the Austin Music Foundation's June DIY marketing panel, we learn some of the insights shared at the event regarding marketing tools and techniques available to artists seeking success in a rapidly shifting marketplace. Guest by Sarah of Wysidio On June 7th, the Austin Music Foundation hosted “Breaking Through the Noise: Digital Marketing for DIY Musicians” ...
Chico Hamilton: Broadway, 1960
As a drummer and leader, Chico Hamilton was vastly important in the evolution of small-group jazz in the 1950s and '60s. Unfortunately, he is nearly forgotten today. A force on the West Coast, Hamilton was a member of the seminal Gerry Mulligan Quartet in the early 1950s, he formed his own unique avant-garde quintet in the ...
How Musicians, Labels Can Take Advantage Of Key Digital Trends
In looking at how businesses are being changed by digital platforms, music is no exception. Here we examine how consumer expectations, participations and changing demographics will all impact the music industry moving forward. Guest post by Michelle Aguilar of the TuneCore Blog It is probably no surprise that businesses are being transformed by digital platforms such ...
Royalty Exchange Adds $6.4 Million Funding, 3 Industry Veterans To Advisory Board
Royalty Exchange, a digital marketplace for royalties, has secured $6.4 million in funding, as well as added three new industry veterans to its board of advisors. The company had been seeking to raise $3 million, but said it increased its offering due to demand. Royalty Exchange provides a platform for rightsholders to sell a part of ...
Streaming Shifting The Industry For Labels and Artists
SongCast’s Mike Wright explores how the culture of music consumption has shifted from one of 'ownership' of content, to one of on-demand enjoyment, and how this change is impacting the entire industry, and how labels and artists choose to distribute their music. Guest post by Mike Wright of SongCast We’ve seen the trajectory from tapes, to CD’s, ...
Sonny Rollins & Monk
Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins didn't record much with pianist Thelonious Monk, but what they did record together remains remarkable. It's a shame they weren't brought together for more albums, but the timing wasn't quite right. By the late 1950s both Sonny and Monk were towering leaders in their own right blazing paths on their own sessions. ...
Streaming Revenue Could Surpass Live Income For Many Artists, says Mark Mulligan
"Do not assume that we have arrived at your destination," writes music industry analyst Mark Mulligan, referring to live music rather than recordings as the primary income driver for most musicians and the industry. “Add together all the pieces and you start to create an environment in which artists can see a more immediate direct return ...
Do You Really Need A Publicist, Or Just A Little Research?
While many up-and-coming bands may believe that having a publicist is the key to their dreams of fame and fortune, the reality of the situation is rather different. Here we look three critical questions to ask yourself when considering if hiring a publicist is the right choice for your band. Guest post by Rich Nardo of ...
Could Europe Be Set To Recalibrate The Digital Music Market?
Respect for copyrights and music's “value gap" continue to be core issues for creators and the music industry. But Europe's competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager is taking steps to recalibrate the entire digital marketplace, and the indie sector can lead the charge, says Helen Smith, executive chair of European independent music trade group Impala. Guest post by ...
Weekly Music Publishing Update: Inside The Ferrick, Lowery Pastorius Spotify Lawsuit
Ongoing in music industry news these days dwells the combined lawsuits of David Lowery, Melissa Ferrick and Jaco Pastorius. The plaintiffs combined forces to attempt a class action lawsuit against streaming services worldwide. Without judge approval for class action, their efforts narrowed toward Ferrick’s original focus: Spotify. Ferrick's accusations were made toward Spotify’s inconsistent obligation with ...
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