
ISRC vs ISWC Codes: What They Are And Why You Really Need Them
ISRC and ISWC codes – and the difference between them – is something everyone in the business should understand, particularly if you like making money. Guest post by Sara-Lena Probst. Continue reading

Tunecore Is Paying Independent Musicians $1.2M Daily
TuneCore artists have earned 2 billion, the d.i.y. music distributor announced today. The company is currently paying its artists an average of $1.2 million per day, totalling $100 million per. Continue reading

Spotify Adds Full Songs To Podcasts Via Anchor
Spotify has enabled the addition of full songs to podcasts. Previously adding music to a podcast meant navigating thorny licensing issues. To qualify, the podcasts must be created using the. Continue reading

Read My Lips: New Music Discovery Courtesy Of TikTok
In this piece, Fred Jacobs explores the ascendant power of TikTok as a tool for music discovery, able to turn classic rock songs into born again hits, and how some. Continue reading

8 Ways AI Is Helping Musicians, The Whole Industry
The music that permeates our day to day lives is increasingly blended with evolving technology, particularly where artificial intelligence is concerned. Here, we explore some of the different days in. Continue reading

Your Morning Coffee Podcast #9: Radio Payola, Paid Subs Slide, Music Innovation & More
Episode 9 of Your Morning Coffee: Weekly Music News for the New Music Business with Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart is live. Episode #9 Highlights In this week’s episode, Jay and. Continue reading

Most Subscribed-To Spotify Playlists: Can You Guess The Top 20?
Two-thirds of all listening on Spotify happens on playlists, with that number split evenly between Spotify-generated and user-generated playlists. Compare the Market took a look at those playlists and delivered a. Continue reading

The ‘Halloween’ Theme: What Is It That Makes It So Scary?
The spooky season is fully upon us, and Berklee Online’s Michel Darling is lighting the way as we take a deep compositional dive into what makes the music the 1978. Continue reading

Music Tectonics Announces Full Conference Lineup
The Music Tectonics Conference has announced its full speaker lineup and panel schedule. The second edition of the gathering will be held online October 27-28, 2020. This year’s headliners include Scott Cohen, Chief. Continue reading

New Bandsintown Stats Show Growing Interest In Music Livestreams
Fan interest in both free and paid livestreams is continuing to grow and more musicians embrace the medium. 16,000 artists have done more than 51,000 live streams, according to new. Continue reading