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The Rise Of Emojis And How They Can Help Promote Your Music
In a mood for some smiley tunes? Since their introduction in 1999, emojis have attained massive popularity and are now littered across all social media platforms. So why not start including searchable emojis in playlist names? Guest Post by Philippe Giard of The Orchard on The Daily Rind Unless you’ve lived in a cave for the past few years, you should know what ...
The Real Problem With Music Streaming
Although debates over music streaming generally revolve around the meager incomes which they often earn for artists and songwriters, there may be a larger issue at stake concerning the overall commercial sustainability of these services. Guest Post by Mark Mulligan on his Music Industry Blog Much of the debate around the sustainability of streaming has understandably focused on artist ...
4 Ways Musicians And Labels Can Identify Disruptive Products Early
While new products and services are constantly being introduced to the music industry, few of these are truly disruptive." This article examines some telling signs that can allow artists to identify game-changing technologies early on. Guest Post by Dan Wagster on LinkedIn Pulse Capitalizing on even a small advantage can change the outcome, as elegantly described ...
CAA Head Of Music Rob Light Remembers Bobby Brooks
By Rob Light Bobby Brooks was, by all accounts, both a passionate advocate for artists and that rarest of all commodities, a truly good person. Today, on the 25th anniversary of his passing, in the same helicopter crash that killed Stevie Ray Vaughn and 2 others, Rob Light, who guides CAA's music division with his own ...
The Future Of Music: A Manifesto For Executives, Creatives And Artists
For much of recent history, the music industry has been infamous for its inability to adapt to digital technology. This said, certain companies within the industry, like Apple and Spotify, have proven they are able to adopt new ideas and succeed, demonstrating how valuable innovation is in any creative industry. Guest Post by Brian Solis (@briansolis), Digital Analyst ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, August 28-September 3
Summer might be waning but the jazz calendars are anything but. Outdoor music and festivals are winding down, but tickets are on sale for the new Eight O'Clock Jump Series at Walker West (starting September 6) and Crooners Lounge is jump-starting its new Tuesday Night series on September 1 with a long-overdue visit from Tanner Taylor. ...
9 Labels Working To Fix A Broken Music Industry
Being a record label today means something very different from what it did twenty years ago, and success can be hard to come by. These labels are experimenting with new ways of releasing music, and redefining what it means to be a record label. Guest Post by Scott Parsons of Landr Lets face it: the record industry is broken. But There’s ...
John Williams: Before Star Wars
If you intended to become a jazz musician in the 1950s, John Williams" was probably not the most ideal name to go with. By my count, there were eight during this time period. This doesn't include several John Williams with middle initials and others known as Johnny Williams. Perhaps the best known of the bunch today ...
How To Market Music To Millennials
In this Music Business Podcast, we talk with MaryLeigh Bliss, who is a Trends Editor and Strategic Consultant at Ypulse, a youth market research firm. We talk to Bliss about the millennial generation. Who are they? How do they listen to, discover and interact with music? How should indie artists and music companies market to them? ...
Apple Music Not Exciting iOS Users, Says New Survey, And Having Little Affect On Streaming Competitors
Apple may need to really ramp up its marketing efforts to interest more of its users in Apple Music. A new MarketWatch study shows that 77% of Apple’s iOS users in the United States are aware of Apple Music, but just 10% saying they are currently using it. That level is about the same for iTunes users. ...


