Getting It Done: Last Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
In our tips and tricks section, we this week offered advice on what you need to know about TV and radio royalties, how to maximize audience engagement on Instagram, the. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: A Musician During The Pandemic • Best Touring Vehicle • How AI Is Helping Musicians • More
On MusicThinkTank this week, our contributors shared advice on how to exist as a musician during the pandemic, what sort of vehicle is best for touring (whenever that can happen. Continue reading
Spotify Just Revolutionized Music In Podcasts and The Potential For Artists Is Huge
A new Spotify format enables the addition of full songs to podcasts and it should mean big wins for artists on multiple fronts. Spotify Pays Artists When A Song Is. Continue reading
Future Of The Music Business with Cherie Hu
In this piece, leading music industry tech analyst Cherie Hu weighs in on what streaming technology might look like in another two decades, and the impact that “fake” artists may. Continue reading
How To Create Your Own Instagram AR Filters
Anyone not living under a social media rock knows filters have become something of an obsession among Instagram users, and for artists utilizing the platform as a marketing tool, this. Continue reading
How One Retired Teacher Created A Virtual Music Venue During Quarantine
While 2020 has unquestionably been a challenging year for many in the music industry, some innovators have found a way to not only survive, but even thrive, as in the. Continue reading
What Makes A Great Cover Song Great?
Performing and recording has long been a staple of the industry, but what exactly makes these recreations of familiar songs great? Here, we try and expose the framework of what. Continue reading
#SOSFEST Starts Today: Foo Fighters, Miley Cyrus, Demi Levato, YG, G-Easy, 35 Top Artists Perform To #SaveOurStages
This weekend’s Save Our Stages Festival starts today with an all-star lineup of original performances. #SOSFEST will livestream in its entirety on NIVA’s Official YouTube Channel. The concerts will raise. Continue reading
Artists Will Earn A Little More With Removal Of Controlled Composition Clause
BMG made industry headlines last week when it opted to eliminate the Controlled Composition clause from its artist contracts. This means more money for artists, and could also be the. Continue reading
TV & Radio Royalties: What You Need To Know
Successfully landing your music on TV or Radio is one of the most satisfying accomplishments a musician can achieve. Better yet, it means you’re probably getting paid as well. Here,. Continue reading
UMG Is Building Its Own ‘Music-Based’ Hotels, Venues
Move over Live Nation, Universal Music Group has partnered with entertainment investment group Dakia U-Ventures to launch a chain of music-based experiential hotels that will include multiple entertainment venues. UMUSIC. Continue reading
