Playlist Streaming: Is It Hurting The Artist?
Leaving downloads and CDs in the dust, streaming (and consequently playlists) is now the new normal for music consumption. But just how much is this style of listening harming artists,. Continue reading
Spotify Acquires Audio Talent Marketplace SoundBetter
Spotify has acquired SoundBetter, a global marketplace that helps creators connect and hire producers and other audio professionals. Soundbetter will become part of Spotify For Artists, making it the first. Continue reading
Songwriters Are Being Underpaid And This Is Why
It's widely agreed that songwriters are not getting their fair share of the growing bounty created by the streaming music boom. But the solution is much more complex than just. Continue reading
Deezer To Tests User-Centric Music Streaming Payouts and It Could Be A Game Changer
Music streamer Deezer is soliciting rights holders to test a major change in how streaming royalties are calculated. So-called “user-centric payments” would more fairly compensate low and mid-tier artists, according. Continue reading
Are You Actually Monetizing Your YouTube Channel?
While it may seem like a dumb question, since most artists/labels have at least some level of monetization system set up, it can be fairly easy for artists to miss. Continue reading
7 Inspiring Musical Quotes, Why They Resonate
While the music industry has undergone a massive transformation over the past decades, music itself remains an incredibly powerful tool capable of sparking intense emotion in the consumer. Here, Ellisa. Continue reading
Death, Creativity, And Caring What Others Think
In this piece, James Shotwell tackles the triple minefield of a cultivating a creativity based career, the opinions of others and when they matter, and the inevitability of death as. Continue reading
Spotify Is Testing In-App Feature To Create Podcasts With Anchor
In a recent test move, Spotify appears to be experimenting with allowing its users to create podcasts from within the streaming platform, inserting a button which, if clicked, will redirect. Continue reading
5 Tips For Working With Touring Bands, Artists
Every artist and every venue is different, but when it comes to the two parties working together, there are some practices that are pretty much universally a good idea for. Continue reading
