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3 Things Every Indie Artist Should Learn From Nielsen’s 2014 Music Industry Report
By Ethan Varian on February 25, 2015
You’ve heard it from everyone from Bob Lefsetz to David Byrne: the music industry is dying. At first glance, Nieslen’s annual music industry report seems...
Songza vs. 8tracks: Which is Better for Gaining New Fans?
By Kathleen Parrish on January 14, 2015
Music streaming has become increasingly popular over the years with services such as Spotify,Pandora, and iTunes dominating the market. Music playlist sites are also becoming more popular, offering users...
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CD Baby Launches CD Baby Free
By Benjamin Ricci on September 2, 2014
CD Baby, the world’s largest distributor of independent music, is changing the game for musicians. Yesterday they unveiled CD Baby Free. Artists will no longer need...
Are We Headed for a Digital Music Apocalypse?
By Michael St. James on June 18, 2014
An Interview with Paul M. Fakler, Partner at Arent Fox Digital music services are in the middle of every argument about the music business. Streaming royalties,...
Are Streaming Services Killing Artists?
By Ryan Hobler on May 8, 2014
The technological innovations of the past fifteen-plus years have irrevocably changed the way we consume and experience recorded music. Arguably, the most drastic change is...
Spotify’s Mysterious Royalty System Explained
By Ethan Varian on February 20, 2014
Since its debut in the U.S. in 2011, a lot has been written about Spotify and its effect on artists, labels and the music industry...
A Million Dollar Record Label for $20 with DistroKid
By Michael St. James on October 23, 2013
Steve Jobs’ nightmare has come true; it’s now possible for “just anybody” to get on iTunes. At an Apple special event way back in 2003,...
Bob Ludwig’s Tips for Home Recorders
By Benjamin Ricci on February 3, 2012
Bob Ludwig, while technically needing no introduction, will still get one here. Why? Because the man deserves it for all the amazing work he’s done...
Legal Pad: Cloud Computing
By Adam Barnosky on July 7, 2011
Cloud Cover: The Legal Battle Over the Newest Face of the Music Industry OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS, APPLE, GOOGLE, AND AMAZON have each rolled...
Legal Pad: Guide to Selling Your Music Online
By Adam Barnosky on January 1, 2011
Digital Down Low WITH PHYSICAL ALBUM SALES DECLINING in 2009 for the eighth time in nine years, the writing has been on the wall for...