
Tomorrowland Proves Virtual Festivals Can Be A Reality
The livestreaming shows that have been put since the pandemic began have been something of a mixed bag, making festivals hesitant to pursue that avenue in lieu of their in. Continue reading

As Microsoft Circles, TikTok Ban Will Accomplish Nothing. Fix Security, Privacy Issues Instead. [OP-ED]
News reports point to a Microsoft acquisition of TikTok after President Trump called for an all-out ban of the wildly popular social short video app. In the op-ed Techdirt’s Karl. Continue reading

How to Process Music Industry Data
In this piece, Liv Buli explains the Data Pyramid, a tool which allows musicians to synthesize data and information into actual actionable intelligence. Guest post by Liv Buli of Berklee. Continue reading

Amazon Music For Artists Adds Web App
5 months after launching as iOS and Android apps, Amazon Music for Artists has launched on the web. The new Amazon Music for Artists on the web is a fully. Continue reading

Inside Youtube’s Artist Analytics Tool With Music In Mind
YouTube’s incredible reach makes it a must for artists looking to expand the community and fanbase. Recognizing this, the popular video-sharing platform recently rolled out a new Artist Analytics tool,. Continue reading

BeatStars: A New Digital Distributor At Very Competitive Price
There are more than few digital distributors to choose from when it comes to getting your music to online streaming platforms, all offering pretty much the same service for varying. Continue reading

THU. BRIEF: Ek Speaks • Garth Makes Room • ‘Thriving Roots’ Lineup • R.I.P. Malik B. • More
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The State Of Spotify [INFOGRAPHIC]
Spotify reported its Q2 2020 financials on Wednesday. Overall it was a mixed bag of positive user growth contrasted by a dip in ad revenue and widening losses. MORE: Spotify. Continue reading

MLC Requires Songwriters To Clean Up Their Own Data
The Music Licensing Collective’s takeover of mechanical royalties management under the Music Modernization Act was designed to streamline payments to songwriters, but in this op-ed, David LLower argues that the. Continue reading

Spotify Users Top 299 Million As Net Loss Jumps
Spotify users topped 299 million including 138 million paid subscribers, up 13 million and 8 million respectively in the last 3 months. In a sign that fans are increasingly looking. Continue reading