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
Music blogs were once widely considered an integral part of any music promotion effort. Before the age of streaming services, dedicated genre flans turned to blogs for new song premieres, new artists, and tour information. Opinions have changed in recent… Continue Reading
Do you know what I hate? My inbox. Every single day for the last decade my inbox has been flooded with press releases, pitches, and promotional messaging from thousands of contacts around the world. A few artists and artist reps… Continue Reading
The music business in 2018 would be virtually unrecognizable to the music business of 2000. In less than two decades the industry we all love has undergone an extended transformation that has placed an emphasis on access rather than ownership,… Continue Reading
3 Tips for improving your music blog in 2018 The new year is almost here, which means right now the music business is largely silent. Industry professionals at all levels tend to lay low in the days between Christmas and… Continue Reading
Music Writing 101: Coverage Confirmations If the first goal of every young music writer is to gain access to albums from their favorite artists before those records arrive in stores, then the second goal is usually to see those artists… Continue Reading
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
This time last year the alternative music world was embroiled in a number of controversy involving musicians and allegations of sexual misconduct made about them from young fans. The debate over whether or not these stories should be covered and… Continue Reading
As any music blogger will tell you, the quality of pitches sent from both aspiring artists and PR professionals often run the gamut from gorgeous to outright embarrassing. Some pitches are creatively designed emails with elegant text and photos, while… Continue Reading
Some of biggest problems facing music blog editors today is how to best manage their content and how to afford the costs associated with running a digital publication. As time passes and sites begin to age, these needs continue to… Continue Reading