The NFT Music Boom
Art and music are in the misdt of yet another period of disruption, as NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) make their debut, and the blockchain continues to engender innovation in the ownership. Continue reading
Quick tax guide for independent artists
‘Tis the season! Tax time is here once again, and since your music is your business, it’s important to have a solid handle on you taxes, and make sure you’re. Continue reading
Metallica, Twitch, back in copyright news again
In a bit of a callback to the early 2000s, when Metallica threw themselves on the front lines of the download fight, the heavy metal band is back in copyright. Continue reading
EU antitrust regulators to charge Apple based on Spotify complaints
European Union regulators are reportedly set to charge Apple with antitrust violations based on a complaint by Spotify. First reported by Reuters, the charges against Apple could be filed as. Continue reading
Soundcloud is ‘revolutionizing’ payments to artists, but what are user-centric royalties?
SoundCloud made a bold statement this week aimed at proving its commitments to artists. SoundCloud is now the first major streaming service to shift to a user-centric artist payment system. Continue reading
Affordable tools for music production
For DIY music producers, the cost related barrier to entry has never been lower! Here, we look at some fantastic and affordable tools available for music production. Guest post by. Continue reading
Taylor Swift, Evermore theme park dispute escalates with countersuit brought by Swift’s team
Taylor Swift is certainly no stranger to legal trouble, and after a theme park in Utah called Evermore attempted to sue Swift, her legal team is now counter-suing the litigious. Continue reading
CD Baby artist payments up 26% in 2020 including 111% YouTube Music growth
[UPDATED] CD Baby saw revenue from Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services increase 14% in 2020, bringing in over $125 million in streaming revenue for their artists last year.. Continue reading
TuneCore adds free educational programs, VIP service, and certified status
TuneCore has launched two new programs designed to empower independent artists: TuneCore Rewards and TuneCore Certified. TuneCore Certified awards artists with digital plaques to celebrate milestones for total streams achieved. Continue reading
What are NFTs and how are Kings Of Leon, Grimes, 3LAU making millions selling them?
What are NFT’s and why are musicians embracing them? Grimes sold $5.8 million of them in the first 20 minutes as part of a digital art auction. 3lau (aka Justin. Continue reading
