Spotify has declared war on conventional labels, what immediate effects will be felt throughout the Music Industry
Ok, so Spotify recently made their stance clear in the music industry. They want all the way in. Meaning they…
Don’t risk it! The best way for an indie artist to invest $1K if you want immediate results
Before I begin on how to properly invest $1,000 into your music career I want to debunk a theory that…
Will Big Data Trump Big Ears
The music industry is filled with talented creators. There is even more talent lurking in high school hallways and the…
Spotify valued at just under $30 Billion but what will it take for the Tech giant to finally be profitable
Spotify went public Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018, opening up with a value of just under $30 Billion, the largest direct-listing…
The Music Modernization Act
It’s a widely known fact throughout the industry that the laws pertaining to music licensing, particularly mechanical licensing, are outdated….
5 biggest lessons I learned my first year as an artist manager
Nothing is as it easy as we would like it to be. My first year diving into the world of…
GQ Blanco Freestyle: Indie Review
Introducing GQ Blanco Harlem native GQ Blanco released the visuals for his Ain’t been around the world freestyle. A lyrical round-up…
New tech start-up hopes to empower artist and kill record labels
Record labels have seen a re-emergence of revenue thanks to streaming. However, this new life comes at a time when…
Why music charts are losing value
Getting a project on the charts (Billboard or otherwise) has been a coveted position for just about every entertainer who…
Top 5 books to read if you want to Thrive in the Music Industry
Let’s face it, the music industry is shady. Historically it has been a place of questionable business practices, terrible contracts,…