SoundExchange adds PayPal, Venmo for monthly artist royalty payments
SoundExchange has added PayPal and Venmo as royalty distribution payment options for creators globally alongside CashApp and Zelle. “SoundExchange is the only collective to offer creators the option of receiving. Continue reading
Playlistification and ‘the crushing ubiquity of cheap music’
“There is too much new music, and most of it sucks” encapsulates how a growing number of fans, musicians, and the industry feel about the bulk of the 120,000 new. Continue reading
The music industry is at a tipping point [MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan]
Artificial intelligence, underpaid artists, and tens of thousands of new tracks released daily are just a few of the major problems facing the music industry. “There is still time for. Continue reading
Will an explicit label impact your song streams?
Learn about the truths and myths surrounding explicit music and how it may affect your streaming success. by Philip Kinsher of Disc Makers Blog Musicians have long loved the freedom. Continue reading
Boomers won’t be saving Music Subscription growth anytime soon
As growth in the number of paid music streaming subscribers slows in the US, some have theorized that Baby Boomers are the key to unlocking more paying customers. Russ Crupnick. Continue reading
SoundCloud Artist Discounts top 25 with addition of Adobe, Discord, Rap Plug & Squarespace
SoundCloud has partnered with Squarespace, Adobe, Discord, and Rap Plug to add to the list of 25 benefits and discounts offered to registered SoundCloud artists. “Being an artist today often. Continue reading
New Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube US subscriber stats from NMPA
We’ve got new US-paid subscriber stats for Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, and Pandora, courtesy of National Music Publishers Association boss David Israelite. MBW reported that at the NMPA’s. Continue reading
Spotify in talks to add full length videos, take on YouTube and TikTok
Facing increasing competition from YouTube and TikTok, Spotify is in talks with record labels and music publishers about adding full-length music videos. Spotify already encourages creators to upload a “Canvas’. Continue reading
What are Anisongs, and how has Anime music exploded worldwide?
Anime songs, also known as Anisongs, are finding new life outside of the shows and films they were created for, especially thanks to TikTok. by Michelle Hyun Kim from Chartmetric. Continue reading
Tidal joins Apple, Amazon Music in price increase. Will Spotify follow?
Tidal will join Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and most other music streaming services in raising its monthly subscription from $9.99 to $10.99 monthly in the U.S. Tidal’s price hike. Continue reading
