Why you should pre-register your .music domain NOW
The .music domains will be available in the near future, so read on to find out why it is important and why you should pre-register right away. A guest post. Continue reading
Snap signs Sony, adds AR to music videos
Social media platform Snap has announced an exclusive licensing deal with Sony Music Entertainment. Now all three major music groups and many indies music companies including Kobalt and BNG have. Continue reading
CASE STUDY: “Nuestra Canción” by Monsieur Periné goes viral on Tiktok
Tiktok has changed the lives of countless musicians over the last year. Read more about this viral song had effects on its creators. A guest post by HALEY WARNER of. Continue reading
Spotify acquires Findaway to fuel audiobook expansion
Spotify is fueling its ambition to be the top destination for ‘all things audio’ with the acquisition of global digital audiobook distributor Findaway. Findaway’s infrastructure will enable Spotify to quickly. Continue reading
Will ‘alternative monetization’ drive tomorrow’s music creator economy?
A growing number of creators are less concerned with music streaming revenue and finding success by focusing on “alternative monetization” and what once was considered “ancillary revenue.” Is the future. Continue reading
Money Man took his $1M Empire Records advance entirely in Bitcoin
Increasingly Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, the blockchain, and NFTs are moving past novelty status and into the music industry mainstream. Independent label EMPIRE announced their “first cryptocurrency artist payment” – a $1. Continue reading
YouTube bans ‘Musical Creator’ account for DMCA takedown fraud
While few would debate the need for the DMCA takedowns on YouTube, many can attest to a myriad of mistakes and abuse. Here Techdirt’s Timothy Geigner “celebrates” a long-overdue music-related. Continue reading
How much of an average salary do consumers actually spend on streaming?
Do you listen to your music on a top streaming platform like Apple Music or Spotify? Read about the financial and environmental impacts of streaming music. Guest post by Chris. Continue reading
Do you have rights in the metaverse? Facebook, permissionless innovation bias and AI
In the online world known as the “metaverse,” there are many lines to be drawn and rules to be set. Continue reading to find out how humans and all of. Continue reading
SoundExchange Issues Q3 Digital Radio Royalty Report
SoundExchange paid creators and rightsholders $256.2 million in Q3 2021 royalties according to its latest Digital Radio Report. The represents a slight rise of $2.1 million over Q3 of 2020.. Continue reading
BandLab acquires ReverbNation, will fold services into its platform
BandLab has acquired ReverbNation from its parent company eMinor effective immediately. While not making headlines in recent years, ReverbNation has remained popular with many artists. BandLab has built a suite of tools. Continue reading
