
For new artists SoundCloud still matters
SoundCloud has long positioned itself as an alternative to Spotify and other paid-upload streaming platforms. Today, especially in electronic and hip-hop, for new artists SoundCloud still matters. For new artists. Continue reading

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The pure songwriter is disappearing and it’s everyone’s problem
The traditional “pure” songwriter is quickly disappearing – and the entire music industry could suffer because of it, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research. As more writers are forced to become performers just to survive, the future of songwriting, collaboration, and fair compensation is at risk.