How To Sell Merch On Spotify and Why You Probably Won’t Be Able To
Spotify offers artists the option to feature and sell merch in the Profile. Sign up is free, but there’s a catch. “Using Spotify for Artists and Merchbar, you can make. Continue reading
Billie Eilish Shows Why Livestreams Will Outlast COVID
Billie Eilish’s Saturday night “Where Do We Go? The Livestream” proved to be as much a showcase of the format as it was a COVID coming out party for the. Continue reading
5 Techniques For Marketing Your Music Video
Once you’ve poured your heart and soul into crafting the perfect music video, the next step is actually getting it front of an audience. Here, we look at five ways. Continue reading
Joe Wong Talks ‘The Trap Set,’ Scoring For Netflix, And Solo Debut
In this episode of the Music is My Life podcast, musician and composer Joe Wong discusses his solo debut, his work hosting his own podcast, and his experience doing the. Continue reading
5 Things You Must Know About YouTube Royalties
Although YouTube can be a huge boon to artists, understanding the ins and outs of how the platform works (and how it makes you money) can be challenging. In this. Continue reading
15 Unorthodox Songwriting Prompts To Spark Creativity
Songwriting can be fun and productive for a while, but eventually of us hit some kind of creative wall. Here, we look at fifteen unique ideas for songwriting you’re unlikely. Continue reading
Stream Ripper Petitions US Supreme Court For Relief
While most stream-ripping sites have been quick to close their doors when faced with litigation by well-funded industry groups, Russia-based FLVTO.biz has been more resistant, claiming the US legal system. Continue reading
Join Me Today At 2 PM ET For The Indie Venue Week Alternative Revenue Panel
Join me at 2 PM EDT/11 AM PDT today for a free Independent Venue Week panel, “But Wait, There’s More… Alternative Revenue Streams for Venues.” Join #IVW20 for a discussion. Continue reading
Penske Media, MRC Form Music Data Joint Venture
Penske Media, the company behind publications Billboard, Variety, and Rolling Stone announced a new joint venture with MRC to align their data businesses. The newly formed company will combine MRC. Continue reading
REWIND: New Music Industry’s Last Week In Review
In this perusal of the past week’s music industry news, we revisit what a socially distanced live music experience looks like from inside a ‘fan pod,’ the end of Quibi,. Continue reading
Last Week In Music Commentary
Commentators in the thick of the industry this week weighed in on what the future of the music business looks like, whether it might be time for hi-def audio to. Continue reading