NMPA And Spotify Declare Victory, But David Lowery Says Fight Has Just Begun For Indie Songwriter, Publishers
This week, the National Music Publishers Association and Spotify declared the settlement over unlicensed tracks a smashing success, with 96% of NMPA members signing on. But the fight for fair compensation from. Continue reading
Getting Low Turnout At Your Shows? Here’s What To Do
It's not uncommon for artists to hit something of a wall when growing their fanbase, with the result that attendance at shows may begin to slip. Here we look at. Continue reading
Vevo BreakS 7 Year Deadlock: Nears WMG Deal, Subscription Service [REPORT]
Vevo has tried and failed for 7 years to bring Warner Music Group videos onto its platform. Now, Vevo is reportedly nearing a deal that would break the deadlock and. Continue reading
8 Albums That Would ‘NEVER’ Be Streamed But Eventually Were
For a small but significant group of major artists, streaming is evil. While most will let their music go up on YouTube, they vehemently vow to keep it off Spotify,. Continue reading
Collecting Your Favorites: Vintage Music In The Digital Age
Before the ubiquity of streaming, many music fans spent a lot of time (and money) on amassing huge quantities of physical music. Here we look at how longtime fans can. Continue reading
‘Playing For The Cause’ Works To Link Artists, Local Charities
For artists who want to make a greater positive impact beyond simply the songs they write, Playing for the Cause acts a link between said artists and charitable non-profit organizations. Here. Continue reading
THU. BRIEFING: Pokeman Invades Music Biz • Prince Estate News • Omnifone Sold For $10M • Platoon • More
Thursday 7.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Pokeman, Prince and Omnifome news is interesting, but I suspect the real news will come soon from startup Platoon. Updated continuously. Continue reading
Facebook Ads: 6 Ways They Can Work For Performing Artists
In this article for musicians and independent artists, Dave Ruch explores what artists can accomplish through the use of Facebook advertising, and why such ads can often be a worthy. Continue reading
How Much Are Pay Per Stream Royalties Really Costing Musicians?
Although differences in song length didn't have much of an impact on revenue when physical album sales dominated the industry, this is no longer the case in the age of. Continue reading
