On PWR BTTM, controversy, and the incredible power rights holders wield in 2017 It took less than a week for the career of PWR BTTM, a two-piece punk band from New York, to unravel. After months of digital hype and… Continue Reading
Month: May 2017
…But what does your audience want? I’ve been emailing with a few up and coming artists about their summer and fall plans. In every exchange I make it a point to ask artists what they’d like to be doing in… Continue Reading
The ‘Give a Damn’ Factor This morning when I woke up the last two things I wanted to do was exercise and work. You know what I did today, in addition to the dozens of small tasks that consumed my time?… Continue Reading
New openings (5/14/17) Special Events Coordinator (LA Philharmonic – Los Angeles) This position is responsible for day-to-day administrative and clerical tasks to support the Special Events team in the implementation of 30+ cultivation and fundraising events. The coordinator will also… Continue Reading
PRO TIP: Control your high There is a lot of bad things said in regards to the music business and how it can sometimes appear to be an endless party where adults are able to act like perpetual children as… Continue Reading
Spotify has resurrected QR Codes, but will anyone care? Spotify has a pretty strong record so far in the music business. Apple Music may be able to claim exclusive content, but Spotify is by and large the leader of the… Continue Reading
Why music festivals should rethink their relationship with the media
Festival season is upon us, which means there are bloggers and journalists all over the world impatiently waiting to learn what – if any – events they will be covering this summer. For those who have never attempted to cover… Continue Reading
Can someone create a successful, sustainable music blog in 2017?
Not long ago the idea of launching a music blog was thought to be a smart way for aspiring music professionals to network and get their foot in the door of an otherwise hard to access industry. Anyone living anywhere… Continue Reading
New openings (5/8/17) Director of Development (Mind Meets Music – Grand Rapids, MI) The Director of Development reports directly to the Executive Director and provides support to the Team in one to one and group working relationships. S/he will have… Continue Reading
Last week we wrote about Twitter’s continued growth in spite of rumors its importance in pop culture was starting to wane. With this in mind, it only makes sense to offer ways you can improve your Twitter activity. The video… Continue Reading