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
Face recognition software is so toxic even Facebook is dumping it
Facebook is shuttering its face recognition in the face of pushback, criticism, and legislative bans of the software across the U.S. Op-ed by Matthew Guariglia of Electronic Frontier Foundation Facebook. Continue reading
TODAY: First round Grammy voting deadline
First round Grammy voting which determines the nominees for this year’s awards ends today Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The Grammys have created several videos that explain this year’s voting process and. Continue reading
How Spotify royalties actually work
While many in the music community believe that Spotify royalties should be larger, the specifics of how they are calculated aren’t always well understood. Here, we clear the fog. Guest. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Believe + Pay Two • Create Music + Nirvana Digital • FUGA + Beggars Group
Believe has acquired a 25% stake in French indie label Play Two, a subsidiary of the TF1 group. The partnership will reinforce Believe’s presence in France and accelerate the digital. Continue reading
THU. BRIEF: Believe reports solid Q3, invests $14M in Play Two • Spotify + Peloton • UTA promotes 50 • more
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Indie Product Spotlight: royalty accounting app Eddy
In this edition of A2IM’s member spotlight, they’re putting the focus on Eddy.app, the first artist-friendly accounting software to grace the music industry. Guest post from A2IM from Eddy From. Continue reading
Music for psychedelic therapy provider Wavepaths raises $4.5M [VIDEO]
The study and use of psychedelics for therapy has entered the mainstream in recent months, and startup Wavepaths sees music playing a central role. Interest is still growing with a. Continue reading
Mictic to launch ultimate ‘air’ guitar, piano, drums, and turntables with $2.5M help from Moby, PTK [VIDEO]
Mictic has announced a new $2.5M investment from Moby and PTK Capital for its wearable device that turns thin air into a variety of musical instruments. Set for a November. Continue reading
18 ways to take a music website to the next level
Whether your building a website for the first time, or have decided your current one needs a bit of a glowup, we’ve got eighteen great tips for kicking your band. Continue reading
