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There are some great external reading resources here that will give you a broad understanding of the music industry. The Music Ally Sandbox archive is included in your new subscription via login.
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There are some great external reading resources here that will give you a broad understanding of the music industry. The Music Ally Sandbox archive is included in your new subscription via login.
If you haven’t already, make sure you sign up for the Music Business Worldwide newsletter - it’s free and provides great music business stories, job listings and news alerts. The website itself is also an amazing repository for music industry analysis and insights. With up to date information on an ever-moving industry.
Each week, Learn, Listen, Watch, Discover and Share with BMI. From must-see videos, to creative inspiration and dynamic playlists they’re excited about, BMI’s The Weekly is dedicated to delivering specially curated content designed for music creators and music fans alike.
Music Ally have some great resources which you will be able to access using the login associated with your bulletin subscription. One of these is their Sandbox publication - a series of over 250 downloadable PDF’s. They cover a whole host of music industry matters - leaving almost no stone unturned. There is a search feature if you want to dig into a particular topic.
Cherie Hu is a seasoned freelance writer with bylines in Billboard, Forbes, NPR Music, Columbia Journalism Review, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Resident Advisor, Music Business Worldwide, Variety, DJ Mag and many other publications. She covers the intersection of music, technology and business.
AWAL, Kobalt’s alternative to the traditional record label for independent artists, has a great weekly newsletter aimed specifically at the indie market. Each week they share tips, insights, interviews and more.
The great folk over at CD Baby have compiled a list of tips for artist marketing over on their website. The DIY Musician blog contains a whole host of great advice on releasing, promoting and planning. It is aimed at the independent sector - and as such, is perfect for those who are forging their own path.
Platform & Stream is a daily, hand–curated newsletter that delivers the best music streaming news & ideas - straight to your inbox. Topics include: innovations in streaming technology, new developments in monetization and copyright, the impact of data and analytics and music-tech startups.