ASCAP 2020 collections hit $1.3B, streaming gains offset live music and business closures
ASCAP collected a record $1.327 billion in revenue in 2020, a $53 million increase over 2019. The industry began the pandemic concerned that the shutdown would depress PRO revenue collection.. Continue reading
The ABCs of NFTs
NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are making headlines throughout the entertainment industry, with musicians and sports teams releasing unique content in this format for a premium price. So how exactly do NFTs. Continue reading
Guide to practicing productivity
In this piece, Heather Augustine guides us through practicing productivity, and how to combat imposter syndrome and develop a more proactive mindset. Guest post by Heather Augustine of Soundfly’s Flypaper.. Continue reading
The one marketing mistake every artist makes
When a band or artist drops a new song or video, getting it in front of the eyes and ears of fans becomes mission critical – unfortunately, in their efforts. Continue reading
The women in music defining 2021
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the good people at Symphonic are taking a moment to highlight some of the women who are defining this generation through their incredible work.. Continue reading
Affordable tools for music production
For DIY music producers, the cost related barrier to entry has never been lower! Here, we look at some fantastic and affordable tools available for music production. Guest post by. Continue reading
Taylor Swift, Evermore theme park dispute escalates with countersuit brought by Swift’s team
Taylor Swift is certainly no stranger to legal trouble, and after a theme park in Utah called Evermore attempted to sue Swift, her legal team is now counter-suing the litigious. Continue reading
My journey down a wonderful rabbit hole: Discovering music by women composers
In this piece, musician Erica Ann Sipes takes us on a delightful journey of uncovering and performing music created exclusively by female composers throughout history. Guest post by Erica Ann. Continue reading
Soundcloud introduces ‘fan-powered royalties’ plan aimed at paying artists more fairly
While it may seem like an obvious solution to many, Soundcloud’s introduction of ‘fan-powered royalties’ – whereby listeners only give money to the artists they’re actually listening to – is. Continue reading
Using content pillars to define your artist brand
For those bands and artists looking to better define their brand, strategic marketing expert Dayna Young here breaks down how content pillars can be used to do precisely this. Guest. Continue reading
Songtrust turns 10, expands royalty collection coverage to 98% of global music market
Songtrust is turning ten years old in 2021 representing 3 million songs by 350,000 songwriters from 145 countries. Songtrust also announced that its Collections Network is increasing by 30 countries. Continue reading
