There are music streaming platforms and social media platforms, but none have been good at mixing the two popular pastimes. YouTube could be the answer, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA…..
Livestreams may have lost their pandemic luster, but they still have value, as indie metal rocker August Burns proved with a 20-year anniversary concert streamed to their global fanbase via Single’s pay-per-view platform alongside exclusive merch deals via Shopify…..
The third and final phase of TikTok’s forced takedown of all UMG-controlled music has begun. The short video service has 30 days from January 31, 2024, to complete all takedowns…..
A new study that analyzed 25.3 billion Spotify streams provides a look at how the streamer’s algorithms work and how they are changing how music is listened to and discovered…..
Once upon a time, creative album art could help sell a release. But does it still matter when most music is streamed, and artwork has been reduced to a square inch or two? …..
Search engine optimization (SEO) includes identifying your audience, creating a landing page, and using keywords so current and new fans can find you with a few clicks…..
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