#Musicians: How to manage unrealistic expectations
Musicians need to understand what can be achieved and be realistic about where they are in their careers. Expectations and goals are important, share Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on. Continue reading
Beatdapp is a powerful music fraud investigation tool
Beatdapp has launched an industry-first confidential collaboration tool for DSPs and distributors to more effectively fight streaming fraud. via A2IM By visiting a portal on the Beatdapp website, DSPs or distributors. Continue reading
Even in VR, authenticity matters: Capital drops virtual rapper FN Meka
Capital Records has dropped computer-generated rapper FN Meka after coming under fire for music from its’ non-Black creators, which perpetuated Black stereotypes and included repeated use of the N-word. Beyond. Continue reading
Band Shirt Day charity event set for 9.16 with Blondie, Mac DeMarco, Tori Amos & many more
On the inaugural Band Shirt Day, dozens of artists will donate proceeds from merch sales to causes of their choosing, including Planned Parenthood, Children of Ukraine, The Ally Coalition, MusicCares,. Continue reading
Who Gives A Sh!t About Indie Music? We do and need your vote!
We helped put together a very special panel dubbed “Who Gives A Sh!t About Indie Music?” But to make it happen, we need your vote. Anyone can create a free. Continue reading
Bandsintown gives artists total control of their fan relationships at no cost
The new Bandsintown Fan Management Suite helps artists build a following and gives them complete control of their relationships with those fans, all at no cost. The #1 live music. Continue reading
Is the website dead? FeatureFM says ‘link in bio’ can replace it
Feature.fm launched Bio Links as the home base for new releases, videos, merch, tours, press coverage, and more which can be placed on social media bios like Instagram, Twitter, TikTok. Continue reading
Family In Music: a music distributor focused on songwriters, education, community
Family In Music is a new digital music distribution alongside tools, education, networking, and community building in addition to the usual access to Spotify and other streamers. CD Baby, Tunecore,. Continue reading
TikTok wants to ‘leak’ your music before its released
TikTok’s marketing and distribution platform SoundOn has launched “a self-service feature that empowers artists to give TikTok listeners exclusive access to clips in advance of releasing their tracks.” In other. Continue reading
MLC’s Black Box interest rate increases so songwriters can get paid what they are owed
The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate increases the push for the Mechanical Licensing Collective to pay back songwriters millions of dollars they have been owed for years. Will it actually. Continue reading
YouTube makes it even easier to turn videos into Shorts
YouTube continues its all-in push for its TikTok competitor YouTube Shorts, with a new tool that makes it even easier to convert up to 60 seconds from an existing long-form. Continue reading
