How homegrown streamers in emerging markets are redefining music globally [MIDiA]
A new report from MIDiA looks at how the proliferation of music services is bringing global influences to local markets while also creating new and more diverse homegrown superstars. By. Continue reading
365 livestream ideas for musicians [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]
Author and musician mentor Leonard Patterson discusses ideas and activities to help make your next livestream stream a success. Whether you are an introvert just starting out, an established artist. Continue reading
4 Reasons Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock price could rise 30%
Despite a recent sell-off Seeking Alpha analyst Jay Wu is predicting an almost 30% rise in Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) stock from $267 to $344. Wu’s reasoning: Spotify’s high customer engagement. Continue reading
Is anyone actually LISTENING to the radio?
In this piece, Fred Jacobs unpacks some revealing new information brought to us through the research findings of Jeff Vidler about the “need states” of different types of audio, and. Continue reading
Pandora AMP adds robust Track Reporting as free Artist Audio Messages pass 12B listens
Pandora’s free artist marketing platform AMP has added Track Reporting providing deeper insights into a tracks’ performance on the platform. The new feature goes beyond stream counts to shows how. Continue reading
5 ways to influence the Spotify algorithm to reach new listeners and convert them to fans
Like so many systems, streaming algorithms can be gamed, and Spotify’s is no different. Here, we look at five techniques for influencing Spotify’ algorithm to reach new listeners and turn. Continue reading
Spotify, Apple, Amazon Artist accounts miss 175M fans that these 3 services reach for free
Most artists use their free Artist accounts on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Bandsintown to help market their music. While services vary, each one offers free music analytics and. Continue reading
BTS livestream breaks records with 1.33M ‘MUSTER SOWOOZO’ viewers
“BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO,” recent livestream broke records with 1.33 million fans tuning in from 195 countries. The two-day concert was broadcasted from Seoul via VenewLive, using Kiswe’s “multi-view” livestreaming tech.. Continue reading
Twitch Music VP Tracy Chan interviewed on the Music Biz Weekly podcast
Twitch VP and Head Of Music Tracy Chan joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast to engage and monetize fans on the hugely popular platform.. Continue reading
How ‘girl in red’ used Spotify Marquee for international rollout of her debut album [Case Study]
Here we explore how Norwegian indie pop sensation Marie Ulven (aka girl in red) harnessed the power of Spotify’s Marquee feature to help propel her debut album to international success.. Continue reading
World Intellectual Property Organization looks at streaming remuneration for performers
Streaming described by some as having ‘saved’ the music industry, but performer compensation – particularly for session musicians and featured artists – is either paltry or non-existent. A new study. Continue reading
