Facebook launches Reels in US and How to signup to get your share of $1B in creator payouts
Reels on Facebook for iOS and Android has been launched in the US. A direct response to TikTok, Reels had previously been available in beta and on Instagram. “Reels on. Continue reading
Download 2 free release planners used by professional music marketers
Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are professional music marketers with decades of experience from KISS to UMG to hundreds of independent artist campaigns. Both are generously sharing the checklist and. Continue reading
Meet Gourty Maxx, CEO at TouchedDown Sound
In this interview we learn about the inspiring career of Gourty Maxx, a recording/touring musician, as well as as the CEO and producer behind TouchedDown Sound. Guest post from A2IM. Continue reading
Independent artists’ guide to influencer marketing
Whatever platform you may be using, adopting an influencer marketing strategy can be a highly effective way to expand the reach of your music and connect with fans. Guest post. Continue reading
4 smart ways to invest in yourself as an independent musician
As a musician, there’s no better investment of your time and energy than you! Here, we look at four things you can do to properly invest in yourself as a. Continue reading
HIFI acquires The Music Fund to expand funding options, fintech for creators
UPDATED: Music fintech startup HIFI has acquired 2019 Techstars Music Accelerator graduate The Music Fund which provides direct artist funding based on streaming stats. “Our prediction model enables us to. Continue reading
Streaming beats radio for music discovery, according to musicFIRST US fan survey
A new survey commissioned by musicFIRST rebuts the main arguments that U.S. radio broadcasters use to fight performance royalties while also offering some important insights into fan behavior. For the. Continue reading
200 Tickets to Paradise NITO auction fundraiser ends TODAY
Impossible to get tickets, merch, and VIP packages to Austin City Limits, Bad Bunny, Khruangbin, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, The War On Drugs, Outside Lands, Carnegie Hall, City. Continue reading
Bandzoogle acquires SoundJam DJ website platform
Bandzoogle has acquired SoundJam.co’s DJ website building platform, further cementing its position as the dominant website platform for musicians, DJs, and other independent music companies. SoundJam.co will now direct customers. Continue reading
Curious how much are other artists getting paid by Spotify?
If you’re an artist on Spotify, you likely already know how much the platform is paying out to you, but how does that compare to other artists. Here, we look. Continue reading
How to use Instagram Reels Ads to grow your Spotify following
In this piece, we look at how a recently introduced new feature from Facebook Ads give artists the ability to advertise on Instagram Reels, and how these ads can be. Continue reading
