
4 Issues Driving The D.I.Y. Music Industry In 2020
With each passing year, the music industry continues to develop and broadens its awareness of issues, and further its efforts towards inclusivity and innovation. Here we look at four major. Continue reading

SoundExchange Shares Year-End Top Tracks, Breakout Artists
SoundExchange has released its 2019 year-end streaming charts based on data from 3200 webcasting services, satellite radio, cable, and satellite TV music services including SiriusXM and Pandora. 2019 Top Tracks. Continue reading

TUE. BRIEF: More Grammy Drama • Ariana Grande ‘7 Rings’ Lawsuit • Trash Wins NY:LON Connect • More
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Radiohead Opens Free ‘Public Library’ Of Rare Tracks, Videos, More
Radiohead opened its extensive vaults Monday with the launch of the Radiohead Public Library sharing three decades of rare tracks, live shows, remix EPs, artwork, photos and links to buy. Continue reading

Years Of Copyright Maximalism Is Killing Pop Music
When the “Blurred Lines” decision was handed down – stating that creating a song that had too similar of feel to a preexisting track was infringement, many warned that the. Continue reading

Checklist For YouTube Release
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a new music release and forget some important some key steps along the way. To prevent such pitfalls, we here. Continue reading

You Suck! 5 Tips For Dealing With Negative Comments About Your Music
With the barrier between fans and artists at an all time low your music, no matter how good it may be, will inevitably come up against criticism from listeners. Rather. Continue reading

Should I Take It Or Not? The 7Fs Of Payment
As a band or artist, particularly one just starting out, you may get asked to play gigs or shows that simply aren’t worth it. Here we look at the 7. Continue reading

Spin, Stereogum Sold Again
Three years after they were acquired, music sites Spin and Stereogum will no longer be a part of Billboard-The Hollywood Reporter Media Group, parent company Valence Media has announced. Spin. Continue reading

Effective Storytelling For Musicians
While some artists seem to gifted with a ‘naturally’ compelling backstory, any band or artist can usually craft of compelling narrative surrounding their origin if they play their cards right.. Continue reading

Midemlab Names Jury, Adds Live Music Category
Midemlab, the startup competition of global music industry conference Midem has named its 2020 jury and added a new Live Music Experiences category. The new category reflects the importance of. Continue reading