Orleans lawsuit against WMG reveals the truth about streaming fees
Chris Castle dissects a recent lawsuit between American pop rock band Orleans and Warner Music Group regarding the fees taken from the group’s streaming revenue. by CHRIS CASTLE of Music. Continue reading
‘This is what I tell myself when I post and I reach no one…’
Independent UK musician Kelvyn Colt has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram, but even he is feeling the same loss of connection with fans that most artists are feeling right. Continue reading
Cameo offers musicians an ongoing revenue stream that also excites fans
Think of Cameo as a marketplace that connects fans directly with tens of thousands of musicians and pop culture personalities in the form of customized video messages, live video calls,. Continue reading
7 simple and basic ways to promote music for indie artists
Promoting smaller names in the seven seas that is the music industry can be difficult to navigate. Luckily, here are seven strategies to really make a splash and get your. Continue reading
12 things I wish I knew before becoming a professional songwriter
You may be more efficient in your path to becoming a professional songwriter if you plan around some of these things that I’ve learned in my own career. Not everyone. Continue reading
‘Owning media is now an act of countercultural defiance’
This post dives deeper into a recent comment made by Eve 6 lead singer, Max Collins, on how media distributors are focused more on profits than accessibility. by Mike Masnick. Continue reading
Spotify adds live collaboration to Online Music Studio
Soundtrap, Spotify’s online music studio, has released some killer updates this month. Among them live collaboration and new auto-save tools for creators. Here’s everything you need to know… by Randi. Continue reading
Apple-owned Shazam turns 20 with 70 billion song recognitions
Apple-owned Shazam is turning 20 years old this week, having passed 70 billion songs recognized and 225 million global users. Over the years, Shazam has become more than just everyone’s. Continue reading
50 content ideas for musicians on Facebook & Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts
Are you looking for content ideas? Need suggestions on what you can create and post to TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and Instagram Reels? Our friend Michael Brandvold has you covered. Continue reading
Best websites for selling merch online as a musician
Selling merch can be a great source of income for musicians, if you do it right. Here are some great platforms for selling merch that will help get your stuff. Continue reading
Mariah Carey wants to be the official ‘Queen Of Christmas,’ but she’s not alone
Mariah Carey is attempting to trademark the title ‘Queen of Christmas;, but many others are battling for the throne and some even got their first. by Timothy Geigner from Tech. Continue reading
