What’s Next? 5 Music Industry Growth Drivers [MARK MULLIGAN]
Change has always been a constant for the music industry. But given the current upheaval, the pace and direction of that change is taking on a new significance, writes top. Continue reading
The Finances Behind A Physical Distribution Deal
Despite streaming’s popularity, physical distribution remains a major part of development for artists and labels. Here we look at some of the financial details surrounding a physical distribution deal that. Continue reading
Music Biz Cancels 2020 Convention, Takes Program Online
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) has canceled its Music Biz 2020 Conference, which was scheduled to be held August 16-19, 2020 in Nashville. A series of online events are planned to keep the Music Biz. Continue reading
Spotify Combines Artist and Label Marketing, Data Dashboards
Spotify has combined its artist and label data and marketing dashboards to make it easier for artists, marketers, managers, and labels to work together. Teams can now manage and artist’s. Continue reading
Bandcamp Launches New Artists Dashboard
Bandcamp has launched a new artist dashboard that aggregates data, tips, and tools to help promote music on the popular indie music sales platform. Artists can log in to their. Continue reading
Advice For Starting Your Own Record Label
Many of the ways in which the music business has changed over the past couple of decades have made the industry more conducive to an independent, DIY approach. Here, we. Continue reading
Indie Artists, Labels Outperform Majors On Streaming Platforms [MARK MULLIGAN]
Streams by independent artists and labels grew faster than their major counterparts last year according to MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music Industry blog. Continue reading
Blues Music Awards 2020 Winners Announced In Virtual Ceremony
The Blues Music Awards were held virtually last weekend with musical contributions from all over the globe. Bonnie Raitt, Steve Miller, Robert Cray, Steve Cropper, Dion, and Little Steven Van. Continue reading
Bandcamp Waived Fees Again Last Friday, Fans Spent $7.1M To Support Indie Artists
Bandcamp waived commissions again on May 1st as part of their effort to help independent musicians and labels during the current crisis. Fans responded by breaking previous sales records. Last. Continue reading
COVID-19’s Impact On Music By Genre
In an effort to help artists, labels, and other entertainment entities stay afloat and improve their well-being during this difficult period, Chartmetric provides some valuable data-driven analysis of exactly what. Continue reading
