Apple launches Platoon for Artists app to manage content, streams, revenue
Apple acquired artist services and music marketing agency Platoon in 2018 and has let it operate more or less independently since. Prior to being acquired by Apple, one of Platoon’s. 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
TikTok beats YouTube with 4 – 18 year-olds but Shorts could change that
The battle for supremacy online is waged in statistics and after some strong numbers from YouTube Shorts, TikTok is back on top, at least with younger users. A new analysis. Continue reading
Bandcamp dodges Google’s bullet (for now), but its going to cost them
At least for now, Bandcamp can continue to use its existing low fee payment system on Android devices under an court endorsed agreement with Google. After Epic Games acquired Bandcamp. Continue reading
The Heardle Effect: How the Wordle for music app affects… music
If you haven’t played Heardle yet, the premise of the app is to listen to a snippet of a track before trying to guess what track it is. With millions. Continue reading
A musician’s guide to success on Bandcamp
As a musician, you should definitely be familiar with Bandcamp. If you’re not, here’s a simple guide to get you started. A guest post by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou. On. Continue reading
Tinder adds Festival Mode with help from Live Nation, AEG
Tinder has added Festival Mode, a feature to help users ;connect’ ahead of attending concerts and music festivals like Governors Ball, Stagecoach, EDC, Bonnaroo, and more. Select events from concert. Continue reading
6 apps every touring musician needs
Live shows are back! Everyone is packing their bags and heading back on tour, and we can’t wait to see all your lovely faces on the road again. Feeling rusty?. Continue reading
Wordle like games for musicians and music fans: Taylordle, Weezle and Heardle
Swifties, Weezer finatics, and musicians alike can all enjoy one the these three ‘Wordle-like’ games for musicians. By Stacy Simons Santos from Celebrity Access. Another day, another variation that plays homage. Continue reading
6 great resources for musicians
From podcasts, to blogs, to social media tools, here is a list of resources every musician should have in their back pocket. A guest post by Fiona Z. of Fiona. Continue reading
