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URSA Music The Next Generation Music Streaming is Here

by Rai Beardsley | May 24, 2019 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

We are excited about the potential of this new streaming service. We sit down and talk with Christopher Jones and Chad Royce the co-founders of URSA Music. URSA is the only streaming service that features extensive Artist-controlled profiles, including Music, Photos,...

Set Realistic Expectations and Goals for Your Next Release

by Rai Beardsley | May 17, 2019 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Jay and Michael discuss why you need to set realistic expectations and goals for any project you are working on. It’s your very first release, thinking that Rolling Stone will review is not realistic. You can’t sell out a show in your home town, touring...

PledgeMusic to Enter Administration as Sale Falls Through

by Rai Beardsley | May 10, 2019 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

We discuss the news that it appears PledgeMusic is entering Administration, the equivalent of bankruptcy. What does this mean? Our reactions? Is there an opportunity for someone to fill this space with a new service? Visit Hypebot for music business news...

Paste Magazine Acquires Noisetrade, We Speak with Editor In Chief Josh Jackson

by Rai Beardsley | May 3, 2019 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

This week we are joined Paste Magazine Editor In Chief Josh Jackson who discusses Paste’s recent acquisition of Noisetrade. What are Paste’s plans for Noisetrade? Will they integrate Noisetrade into Paste and Daytrotter? Visit...

Don’t Get Caught in the Set It and Forget It Trap

by Rai Beardsley | Apr 26, 2019 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Don’t fall into the trap of setting something up and forgetting about it. So many artists forget to change bios, links, call to actions, photos after an album or tour cycle. We also discuss some tips we learned from speaking with YouTube… setting up your...

It’s Friday & You Just Dropped Your New Release, Now What Do You Do?

by Rai Beardsley | Apr 12, 2019 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

You have a marketing plan leading up to your new release, but… do you have a plan on what you are going to do after it is released? Sadly many small labels significantly cut back their marketing efforts once the album is out. It is YOUR job to keep the album...