Spotify is now calculating royalties differently. How will it affect you?
The much talked shift in how Spotify calculates royalties has happened. But what do the changes actually mean for independent musicians? The changes focus on three areas: Spotify claims these. Continue reading
How Formula 1 Racing’s influence on Music is showing up on the Charts
From Bad Bunny’s chart-topping F1-inspired track “MONACO” to unexpected music video cameos by F1 drivers like Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly, Formula 1’s influence is further cementing the bond between. Continue reading
SoundCloud is For Sale for $1 Billion
SoundCloud is preparing for a sale this year, and owners Raine Group and Temasek Holdings anticipate a major payday. Investment bankers are being reviewed to handle the SoundCloud sale,, which. Continue reading
Indie Guitarist shares Growth Hacks, How much 10M Spotify streams paid
Independent guitarist Bernth Brodträger plays in several European rock bands, though he’s probably best known for his YouTube channel with 1.06 million subscribers. But Bernth, as he is known professionally,. Continue reading
SiriusXM’s most popular channels and how to submit music
Last month, SiriusXM leaned into its live content advantage with a reboot, a new app, and the addition of new channels and shows. So this week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday reaches. Continue reading
Simple Guide to Understanding Music Royalties
Horus Music offers a simple guide to the complicated system of music royalty generation, collections, and distribution. While focused on the indie distributor’s own systems, it offers insights into whatever. Continue reading
Spotify has ‘Preferred’ music distributors. Are you using one?
While it’s possible to use any one of dozens of companies to get your music on Spotify, the streamer names some distributors as “Preferred” and shares a list publically of. Continue reading
Tidal vs. Spotify: Which is better for independent musicians
Spotify has the biggest audience of all music streamers, but is it the “best” place for artists when it comes to payments, transparency, music discovery, fan engagement, and more? In. Continue reading
France plans to tax music streaming & other countries are taking note
Music streaming platforms, especially Spotify and Deezer, are in an uproar over France’s proposal for a new music streaming tax. This could be a precursor for other countries to do the same, but it. Continue reading
The global success of Nigeria’s Tems without a full album release
Despite not releasing a single full album, Nigerian musician Tems is a global superstar who continues to rise “Higher.” The Chartmetric team digs into how it happened. by Chiamaka Muoneke. Continue reading
