‘Blinding Lights’ and how playlist culture is changing modern songwriting
It seems as though strategy in being interjected into music creation today in a way that may be hindering artistic authenticity. And it seems like playlist culture is the first. Continue reading
BandLab adds free music distribution, members keep 100% of royalties
BandLab has added free digital music distribution for its paying members alongside a growing list of music creation and marketing tools. BandLab touts 60 million registered users for its free. Continue reading
8 Emerging East African DJs you need to check out
Looking for some new music to fall in love with? These East African DJs are coming in hot and taking over the game with style. Check them out, vibe out, and. Continue reading
UMG, Deezer ‘double boost’ launch upends streaming payments to artists
Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched its long-promised artist-centric payment model with EU-based music streaming service Deezer. But unlike some of UMG’s other royalty experiments, this reveal comes with details. Continue reading
Why Beatboxing’s future is in the studio [Chartmetric]
After years of face-to-face beatbox battles, modern beatboxers like SHOW-GO and Hiss are taking the genre to new heights through studio production. by Tani Levitt from Chartmetric After the 2018. Continue reading
Apple just bought a record label…
Apple has acquired the major Swedish classical music record label BIS Records and will fold it into Apple Music Classical and Apple’s distribution and creative services platform Platoon. BIS Records. Continue reading
Criminal gangs use fake Spotify streams to launder money
Criminal gangs involved in shootings and bombings in Sweden are using fake Spotify streams to launder money, respected Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet reported Tuesday. For several years, criminals have been. Continue reading
Build fans, don’t chase streams [Madelynn Elyse, Shark Attack Records]
The founder and president of Shark Attack Records, Madelynn Elyse, shares her insights and industry experience on the importance of building a strong artist-fan relationship in the modern music marketplace.. Continue reading
How does fraudulent streaming affect real artists?
Fraudulent streaming is a worldwide problem that takes from hard-working artists around the globe. Here’s what you need to know… from Horus Music Over the last few years, there has. Continue reading
How to LEGITIMATELY get a song more streams [Chris Robley of CD Baby]
Don’t waste your money and risk your reputation on bot farms and other scams, and learn how to boost your music streams legitimately. by CHRIS ROBLEY from CD Baby’s DIY. Continue reading
