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Free SoundCloud Creator Forum Announces 5 Cities, More To Follow
SoundCloud is bringing its free Creator Forums to more than five global cities in the next eight months. Designed to give creators the tools they need to grow their careers, each. Continue reading
Every Possible Melody Has Been Copyrighted, Stored On A Single Hard Drive
In a unique effort to combat the high volume of dubious lawsuits flying back and forth in the music industry today, a team of musicians has recorded every possible melody. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Snafu Records’ $2.9M US Move • Vinyl Alliance • Inside Oh Boy • More
This latest edition of the Business Of Indie includes Snafu Records move into the US with $2.9 million in funding, an update from the Vinyl Alliance, a look inside the reinvention. Continue reading
How To Cultivate Community In The Music Industry
In this piece, Janette Berrios highlights the importance of fostering community an in often cut-throat industry, and the value of establishing a strong support system between artists. Guest post by. Continue reading
Apple Music Changes How It Groups Albums
Apple Music has changed how it organizes different versions of the same album. The shift declutters the albums on each artist’s page First spotted by Federico Viticci of MacStories, if. Continue reading
IFPI, IMMF Join 92 Cultural Trade Groups To Fight Creative Europe Budget Cuts
92 music industry including the IFPI IMMF and European Festival Association and other EU cultural organizations have signed a joint letter fighting proposed budget cuts for Creative Europe 2021-2027. From the. Continue reading
Appeals Court Upholds Drake Sampling Fair Use Victory
While a recent court decision to uphold Drake’s sampling demonstrates a rare victory for fair use in an era riddled with questionable industry lawsuits, the victory is somewhat marred by. Continue reading
Recommended Vehicles For Touring
For any indie musician planning to hit the road this summer (or winter) what sort of vehicle you choose can make or break the success of your tour. Here we. Continue reading
Brit Awards 2020 Full Winners List + Watch Dave Condemn “Racist” Boris Johnson
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi had a big night last night at the 2020 Brit Awards winning trophies for Best New Artist and Song Of The Year for his hit “Someone. Continue reading
