Using YouTube Sections To Organize Your Videos And Get More Views

When drawing fans to your YouTube content, it's important to make sure your channel is organized and easy to use, something which can be done through the use of the sections feature. Continue reading

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4 Ways to Spark Inspiration And Break Through Songwriter’s Block

As with anyone who writes for their career, songwriters will almost inevitably run into writer's block at some point. Here we look at four potential sources of inspiration artists can. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 5.6.16: Music’s Top Earners • Lowery vs. Spotify • Pandora Revenue Up

Taylor Swift and Adele were the top earning artists in the publishing sector of the music industry in 2015.  Billboard’s annual Moneymakers rankings list the top 10 earners in four. Continue reading

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iHeartMedia Reports Growth In Q1 As Bankruptcy Threat Looms

Consolidation in radio led to huge debt loads for many broadcast groups.  And while the shift began during the Clinton administration, we're feeling the effects today with companies like iHeartMedia. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEFING: Omnifone Bankrupt • WMG Adopts MQA • SoundShare Launches • 8tracks Funding • More

FRIDAY 5.13.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web   The failure of Omnifone's B2B platform reflects the struggles of  clients like Samsung Milk  and Neil Young's Pono, as the digital. Continue reading

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Patreon Nets Income For Many Creators, But Not For Musicians [Unless You’re Amanda Palmer]

When Patreon – which monetizes fans via subscription – launched, the belief was that it would provide musicians with much needed income. But the patronage platform works much better for YouTubers and podcasters. Continue reading

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Drake’s Views Passes 218 Million Streams In 6 Days

Drake's "Views" has surpassed 218 million streams in just 6 days.  Most of the streams come just from Apple Music, which has the album exclusive. Spotify and others are only. Continue reading

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Music Festivals: Revenue For Event And Host City Is Staggering

For the last decade, live music has been a ray of sunshine in the music industry's otherwise often cloudy skies. In the last few years, mega-festivals seem to be cropping. Continue reading

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5 Easy Organization Tips for Musicians That Make a Huge Difference

For an independent artist with so many different aspects of your career to keep track of, life can often become chaotic. Here we look at five different ways musicians can keep their. Continue reading

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Using Music To Re-Architect Hospitals [George Howard]

Following his recent stay in hospital, George Howard reflects on music's potential to positively transform a hospital environment, in a manner which is not only cost effective for the hospital,. Continue reading

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