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How to Get ISRC Codes to Track Music Revenue

UMG and others are embracing ISNI ID codes, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore the more traditional ISRC codes to track music and ensure you receive the royalties you deserve.

Alana Bonilla on 02/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024

SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024, up 4.9% over the previous year.

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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10 Approved Ways to Promote Music on Spotify

Want to get more streams, grow your fanbase and promote music on Spotify? These helpful promotion tips will help you optimize your profile, land on playlists, and turn listeners into loyal fans.

Alana Bonilla on 02/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Record UK Music Exports as New Artists Struggle

Record UK music exports are driven by a golden era for legacy acts, while emerging artists struggle to make an impact on global charts.

Alana Bonilla on 02/21/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify is profitable: Why it took so long

Spotify is now profitable, but it wasn’t by chance. Aggressive growth strategies and new royalty deals are gave the platform more power over the music industry.

Alana Bonilla on 02/19/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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5 Types of Artificial Music Streaming: How to Avoid Them

Artificial music streaming may seem like a shortcut to success, but it can destroy your career before it even begins. Learn the most common scams, how to spot them, and the right way to grow your audience.

Alana Bonilla on 02/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Streaming is losing steam. It’s time to reimagine music’s future

Streaming was supposed to save the music industry, but it’s leaving artists behind. As streaming is losing steam, it’s time to rethink the model and put creators back at the center of their own success, writes Alexandre Saboundjian, the CEO of Winamp.

Alana Bonilla on 02/13/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (5)
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What are Fake Streams and How to Avoid Them

What are fake streams and how can they damage a music career? Learn how to avoid the traps of artificial streaming and build real connections with your audience.

Alana Bonilla on 02/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Identify AI Generated Music with Benn Jordan’s Algorithm

YouTuber Benn Jordan says he’s found a foolproof way to identify AI generated music, potentially changing how all streaming platforms handle AI tracks.

Alana Bonilla on 02/11/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songs Are Reaching 1 Billion Spotify Streams Faster Than Ever

Growing global streaming consumption, TikTok, and pop culture are accelerating the rate at which songs reach 1 billion Spotify streams.

Alana Bonilla on 02/07/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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