
Hard Truth: Mixing Is Lonely Work
For those who are passionate about mixing, there’s nothing they’d rather be doing, but even for enthusiasts of the craft, mixing can be solitary work that often feels isolating. Here. Continue reading

Mechanical Royalties: What Are They, How Do I Get Mine?
In this continuation of a series on music copyrights and royalties, Disc Makers’ CEO Tony van Veen here breaks down how mechanical royalties are different than other music royalties, and. Continue reading

TuneCore Expands To India
TuneCore has expanded its DIY digital music distribution service to India. The Believe owned company will now allow India-based artists to collect revenue from Indian and global streaming services, digital. Continue reading

Spotify To Report Q2 2020 Financials
Spotify will share its second quarter 2020 financial results and guidance on Wednesday, July 29th before the market opens. The company will hold a question and answer session to discuss. Continue reading

Kanye West Announces He’s A Candidate For President In 2020
Kanye West used Independence Day July 4th to make the surprise announcement that he is a candidate for president this year. The seemingly serious announcement on Twitter set off a. Continue reading

A Look At YouTube’s Top Playlists
In the new streaming economy, playlist placement has become highly coveted by artists. Spotify often gets most of the attention, but landing your music on a YouTube playlist can also. Continue reading

The Need For Solution Oriented Streaming For Musicians
As live streaming on platforms like Twitch continues to grow in popularity at an alarming rate, artists – big or small – need to pay attention to the market. Here. Continue reading

Indie Venues vs. COVID-19: What Is The New Normal? [Fast FWD Panel Recap]
In this recap of a recent music business panel featuring industry heavy hitters, we look at the tenuous future of independent venues in the wake of COVID-19 and what the. Continue reading

Spotify Adds $12.99 Premium Duo Plan In US, UK, 53 Markets
Spotify has added a $12.99 Premium Duo subscription plan in the US and 54 other markets. Spotify first began testing Premium Duo in March of last year, eventually expanding to. Continue reading