What next for music as streaming growth slows? [MARK MULLIGAN]
MIDiA top analyst Mark Mulligan looks at what’s next for music and the music industry. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music Industry Blog The pandemic-defined 2020 was an. Continue reading
9 tips for writing an informational band bio
A solid bio is a key tool in any band or artist’s promotional arsenal. Here, music industry consultant Bobby Borg offers some tips on what to include in a band. Continue reading
8 ways musicians can make more money in 2021
If you’re a musician trying to make ends meet, you shouldn’t have to rely on music sales and touring to account for your bottom line. Here, we look at eight. Continue reading
What indie artists need to know about data transformation
There is a fundamental disconnect between songwriting and the recordings that bring them to the world. That means that collecting all the money due to any creator can be a. Continue reading
If you’re going to defend a satirical song from a copyright lawsuit, don’t attempt a bunch of stupid alternative arguments first
In a recent legal misstep, Australian mining billionaire and former politician Clive Palmer squandered his opportunity at the satire defense for unauthorized use of a Twisted Sister hit by first. Continue reading
Guide to spending first $500 to promote a new music release
Dropping a stack on music promotion can be unnerving, so music marketer extraordinaire Amber Horsburgh shares how to best spend a $500 promotional budget. Guest post from Amber Horsburgh Spending. Continue reading
New study reveals best BPM, most popular song for studying, work to
The value of music as a study aid has long been known, but a new report from the UK reveals some interesting details on what makes for the most popular. Continue reading
5 things songwriters should know about The MLC’s royalty distributions
Last month the new Mechanical Licensing Collective began distributing some of the $40 million it had just collected from music streaming services. To help songwriters understand the process and get. Continue reading
Crucial Music and ‘how I landed a sync on NBC’
In addition to being added to a popular playlist, landing a sync license is one of the most coveted accomplishments of the modern music marketer. Here, one individual walks us. Continue reading
MIDiA report shows why songwriters don’t get paid enough from streaming
Historically, some musicians have been able to make a decent living as songwriters. In the streaming economy that has all changed, according to a new report from MIDiA. Guest post. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: SoundExchange • Exceleration Music • Deezer + DREAMSTAGE • Warner Chappell + Belly
SoundExchange has promoted Linda Bloss-Baum to Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs. Prior to this appointment, Bloss-Baum spent eight years as a liaison between SoundExchange and artists and industry. Continue reading
