New openings: Publicity (Victory Records – Chicago, IL) Victory Records is an entrepreneurial, exciting and vibrant business and the #1 Independent Rock Record Label in the country. The company is engaged in the recorded music, music merchandising and publishing businesses.… Continue Reading
2019 is upon us. As the music business slowly returns to normal, we wanted to take a few moments to reflect. The past year has been a busy one for us. From traveling the country to appear at conferences and… Continue Reading
The music business in 2019 would be virtually unrecognizable to the music business of 2000. In less than two decades the industry we all love has undergone an extensive transformation that has emphasized access rather than ownership, created a glut… Continue Reading
It’s that time of year again. Regardless of your beliefs or chosen celebrations, December has a way of bringing people together. It is when we reconnect with the most essential thing in life, those we love and the people who… Continue Reading
On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell chats with Lou Miceli of Palisades about his band’s forthcoming album, Erase The Pain. Palisades has been steadily building a fervent following in alternative music over the last half-decade, but the… Continue Reading
If you are reading this post, then there is a reasonably good chance you are feeling more than a little bored. Maybe you’re a blogger with no new stories to publish, or perhaps you run an indie label where business… Continue Reading
New openings: Account Executive (iHeartMedia – Nashville, TN) Identifies and develops new business opportunities; keeps and grows existing client relationships; offers solutions that help clients achieve their business goals; closes business; meets set sales target. Account Executive (Spotify – Chicago,… Continue Reading
Working in the music business is a dream shared by countless thousands of people around the world, but there are no clear paths to entry. Some get their start by booking shows or playing in bands, while others take the… Continue Reading
Winter is here. I have tried to deny this fact since Thanksgiving, but the ice clinging to snow-covered grass outside my front door has forced me to admit the truth. Winter has set in, and before the weather gets warmer,… Continue Reading
On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell calls Beyond The Music founder Connor Skelly to discuss DIY with a catch. Instead of discussing bands finding success outside the traditional music business system, James and Connor chat about professionals… Continue Reading