Music Industry Revenue Up 16.5% In 2017, says RIAA
The U.S. recorded music business grew for the second consecutive year in 2017, driven largely by a 56% increase to 35 million paid music subscriptions, according to the RIAA's 2017. Continue reading
7 Proven Steps To More Music Video Views In 2018
In this how-to article we explore a unique approach to one of the hardest and most stressful components of promoting yourself in the music industry, pulling in views on your. Continue reading
Playlist Sharing Startup Cymbal Joins Deadpool
Music tech startup Cymbal is shutting down. Cymbal, which offered an app that enabled users to create playlists and share them, emailed users that it would be stopping service on June. Continue reading
How To Recover From SXSW (Or Any Festival, Conference)
"This still needs to be read because there is a pain in my neck that didn't exist," write indie rapper Kosha Dillz as he returns from his 10th SXSW. "I. Continue reading
#DeleteFacebook Reminds Why Email Newsletters Matter
While Facebook's latest data problems, the #DeleteFacebook campaign and even ongoing algorithm changes hardly mean the end of the social giant as a music marketing tool, they are stark reminders. Continue reading
Taxes 101: Five Tips and One Misconception That All Musicians Should Know
For musicians and DJs, the tax code is filled with both landmines and opportunities. Nick Murray of the Spotify For Artists blog interviews tax expert Anil Melwani to learn the latest tax. Continue reading
‘First On SoundCloud’ Launches To Support New Artists
SoundCloud has debuted new creator-focused advertising, which features the stories of musicians who got their start on SoundCloud. The “First On SoundCloud” initiative will feature emerging talent on the platform. Continue reading
5 Steps To Build Hype Before A Release
The process of putting together a release can be intense and exciting, and once your material is finally ready for release, you naturally want to build up as much hype. Continue reading
Jimmy Iovine IS Stepping Back At Apple Music, says WSJ
Just weeks ago, Jimmy Iovine squashed rumors that he's exiting Apple Music. Now, in what may be a face saving move good for both the veteran music exec and Apple,. Continue reading
