4 Reasons Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock price could rise 30%
Despite a recent sell-off Seeking Alpha analyst Jay Wu is predicting an almost 30% rise in Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) stock from $267 to $344. Wu’s reasoning: Spotify’s high customer engagement. Continue reading
Indie musicians’ guide to SMS text marketing
SMS, or Short Message Service (aka texting), can be an effective tool for marketing just like any form of communication and, in fact, more consumers prefer a text to an. Continue reading
DistroKid adds d.i.y. Dolby Atmos distribution to Apple Music, TIDAL
DistroKid has added DIY distribution of Dolby Atmos spatial audio tracks to Apple Music and TIDAL. While Tunecore has said its working on the addition of spatial audio delivery, today’s. Continue reading
Spotify eyes expansion into live, virtual events [REPORT]
Spotify is reportedly exploring a deeper commitment to both virtual and live concerts in hopes of enhancing its relationship with artists and adding a new revenue stream for them and. Continue reading
Live streamer Mandolin adds $12M in funding
Music live streaming service Mandolin has closed a $12M Series A funding round, co-led by 645 Ventures and Foundry Group, with returning investments from High Alpha and TIME Ventures. Given. Continue reading
@TheBlakeMorgan on the American Music Fairness Act launch and #IRespectMusic [Interview]
In this interview, Blake Morgan, one of the driving forces behind the American Music Fairness Act, discusses the legislation’s launch, and what the #irespectmusic community can do to help support. Continue reading
Twitter debuts two new revenue streams for artists
Artists will soon have two new ways to earn revenue from Twitter, with platform’s introduction of both Super Follows and Ticketed Spaces, each of which provides a way for artists. Continue reading
YouTube is about to change its terms of service, and musicians will NOT be happy
If you operate a YouTube channel, you likely received an email notifying you of impending changes to the platform’s terms of service – changes which are likely to leave artists. Continue reading
VNUE lands $8M equity funding commitment
Live music tech startup VNUE has entered into a securities purchase agreement for the sale of up to $8 million of its common stock. The new VNUE investment is backed. Continue reading
IMPALA urges US to adopt radio performance royalties to create ‘level playing field’
Just as the American Music Fairness Act was introduced in the US Congress, IMPALA, the Brussels-based indie label trade organization urged the US to follow it EU counterparts and require. Continue reading
