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New Music Biz 101: Digital Distribution

posted: August 28, 2010

Shifts in the music industry have leveled the playing field for independent artists in many ways. One such way is musical distribution. Because we live in a digital age, distribution is taking place in high…
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New Music Biz 101: Facebook (Part 2)

posted: August 14, 2010

In Facebook (Part 1) we discussed a few important tips to help expand your Facebook fan base. In this week’s blog, we’ll discuss strategies to help increase conversion rates to fandom on Facebook. Driving more…
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New Music Biz 101: Facebook (Part 1)

posted: August 3, 2010

This post will be the first in a mini-series about social media for musicians. Social media, as most musicians know, can be a powerful tool to create consistent engagement with your fan base. Everyone knows…
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New Music Biz 101: Pandora & Jango

posted: July 27, 2010

As discussed in last week’s post, online radio can be a useful tool for artists. Listening to music online is continuing to increase in popularity, and although this business model is likely to change as…
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New Music Biz 101: Slice the Pie

posted: July 13, 2010

By now everyone knows success in the music business today requires incredible creativity and perseverance. The increase in music piracy and decline in major label opportunities has given birth to a new generation of start…
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