Self-Care On Tour: Musician’s Guide

For most artists starting out, touring represents a dream come true, and the idea of life on the road carries with it a colossally romanticized appeal. The reality, however, is. Continue reading

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The Orchard Launches In Japan, Opens Tokyo Office

Sony's independent music distribution and artist and label services company The Orchard is expanding into Japan, the second-largest music market in the world.

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DOJ/Copyright Office File Amicus Brief Supporting Led Zeppellin

In the latest development of a case which has continued to stretch out with seemingly no end in site, the Department of Justice and the US Copyright Office have filed. Continue reading

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Spotify Triples Premium Free Trial Period, Matches Apple

Spotify has expanded the free trial period for its Premium service from 30 to 90 days. The move aligns Spotify with Apple Music's 90 day trial and launches today for. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Taylor Winds Up • Spotify Triples Free Trials • Fake Artitsts, Songs Proliferate • More

THURSDAY 8.22.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Taylor Swift ‘Absolutely’ Will Rerecord First 6 Albums, She Confirms In CBS Interview

UPDATED: Taylor Swift has confirmed that she "absolutely" will rerecord her first 6 albums. Her declaration came in an interview for CBS Sunday morning set to air this weekend and. Continue reading

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10 Reasons It’s Smart For Musicians To Go To A Big Festival, Even If They’re Not Performing [Kosha Dillz]

As someone in the music game who usually goes on a mission to be on the list, I started something a few years back that has me fiscally supporting the. Continue reading

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Pandora Expands Independent Artist Music Submissions Tool

Pandora is expanding its Independent Artist Submissions tool to make it easier to submit music for consideration. Unlike Spotify, Apple Music and even Pandora's own Premium streaming service, not all. Continue reading

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The Value Of Merch Sales In Today’s Music Economy [VIDEO]

As music streaming increasingly edges out traditional physical sales, pushing them further and further to the margins, artists are becoming increasingly reliant on merch sales – once a supplementary revenue. Continue reading

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BUSINESS OF INDIE: XL’s $65M Year • Americanafest • Megaforce Book • $500M Saban Indie Bet • More

In this new edition of the Business Of Indie, a look back on how 6 releases delivered a $65 million year for indie XL, and update on the upcoming Americanafest,. Continue reading

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Always Follow The Social Media 80/20 Rule

The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is the principle that, for many things, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. By applying this. Continue reading

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