Spotify is now calculating royalties differently. How will it affect you?
The much talked shift in how Spotify calculates royalties has happened. But what do the changes actually mean for independent musicians? The changes focus on three areas: Spotify claims these. Continue reading
Bandzoogle adds an EPK plan for Musicians
Musician website platform Bandzoogle has added an EPK plan that enables the creation of an electronic press kit in minutes. EPKs are used by many musicians to book shows, solicit. Continue reading
4 New Foundee Pre-Save & Release Page Features this 2024
With so much music coming out from artists worldwide, it can feel overwhelming trying to make your music shine through the masses. If you’ve got a new release that you. Continue reading
Record Store Day sets 2024 date
The next Record Store Day will be on Saturday, April 20th. “Be sure to save that date on your calendars for the largest single-day music event in the world, taking. Continue reading
3 Kinds of Stiffing: What A&M’s Jerry Moss taught me about Music Audits [Chris Castle]
Royalty audits are as old as the music business itself, and its fair to say that most music company audits find something. But legendary record executive Jerry Moss taught attorney. Continue reading
Qrates has struggled to fulfill vinyl orders since July
Qrates, which many artists and indie labels have used to release vinyl records based on consumer demand, is struggling to fulfill orders and has stopped accepting new projects. Qrates offers. Continue reading
Spotify has ‘Preferred’ music distributors. Are you using one?
While it’s possible to use any one of dozens of companies to get your music on Spotify, the streamer names some distributors as “Preferred” and shares a list publically of. Continue reading
Can the point system help get Songwriters out of poverty?
As the number of middle-class musicians decreases, a handful of pioneering record labels offer songwriters a better royalty deal in the form of points that may give them a livable. Continue reading
Best places for indie musicians to upload new music
From Spotify to Soundcloud, to Amazon Music to download (remember them?) sites and more, each platform can contribute to a track’s success in different ways. This guide goes over the. Continue reading
