Streaming empowered music’s long tail. Is Spotify about to cut it off? [Bill Werde]
“The promise of the streaming age was always the long tail,” writes Bill Werse “We all cheered that it would lower barriers to entry and empower artists.” But new royalty. Continue reading
3 questions to ask yourself before quitting a career music
Don’t give up on your music dreams quite yet! We know it can be a long and winding road, so here’s a guide that helps discouraged musicians find their path. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: BMG, UMG form alliance • Moises adds AI Voice Studio • Dice enters Canada • Patreon acquires Moment • Tixr CEO honored
BMG and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced an alliance to explore a range of collaborative initiatives to expand opportunities for BMG-signed artists globally. The first project under this alliance will be. Continue reading
Every member of Bandcamp United Union bargaining team was laid off
As news hit that about 60 of Bandcamp’s 118 employees had been laid off, one group was particularly affected – members of the Bandcamp United Union. All of the union’s. Continue reading
Music Health Alliance offers FREE assistance during Open Enrollment & Medicare Assistance to Music Community
The Music Health Alliance (MHA) is offering free appointments for individuals, groups, and seniors across the country to ensure they get the healthcare coverage they need during this year’s open enrollment. Continue reading
Submissions now open for A2IM independent music Libera Awards 2024
A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Libera Awards, the premier awards for independent music in the United States. Launched in 2012, this year’s. Continue reading
Superproducer Rick Rubin says, ‘I know nothing about music’
I chose this week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post because I’ve finally gotten around to reading superproducer Rick Rubin’s wonderful book “The Creative Act: A Way Of Being.” As part of. Continue reading
How Autumn Maria Reed uses music to fight gun violence
In a country that is ridden with gun violence, one Berklee Online graduate uses the power of music as her weapon to fight the issue. by Talia Smith-Muller from Berklee. Continue reading
How to protect your online accounts as an Independent Musician
Hackers are coming up with new diabolical scams every day, so it’s important to know how to keep all your personal information secure and safe. Here are some basic cyber. Continue reading
Everyone has ideas, but do you have a plan to make them a reality?
Everyone has ideas. Ideas are a dime a dozen, but they are nothing more than dreams unless you have a strategy to execute them. Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss. Continue reading
