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Top 10 digital songs of the past year globally

Some newly leaked data from an upcoming IFPI report reveals some of the top songs from the past year to hit the once though unattainable milestone of over a billion. Continue reading

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Songwriters who have captured the essence of the pandemic

As we approach a year of lockdown, many of us have been stewing alone with our feelings for some time, including several great songwriters. Here, we look a few standout. Continue reading

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5 Positives For Indie Music After The Toughest Year Ever

While 2020 has been pretty universally agreed upon as a dumpster fire of year by the music industry, there were at least a few bright spots and silver linings when. Continue reading

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6 Important 2020 Takeaways For Musicians

2020 has been many things, and while most of them aren’t great, it has been, for many in the music industry, and educational year. In this piece we look at. Continue reading

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2020 UK Music Diversity Report with Christine Osazuwa, Paulette Long OBE, Ammo Talwar MBE

In recognition of Black History Month in the UK, Christine Osazuwa of Warner Music Group spoke with UK Music’s Paulette Long OBE and Ammo Talwar MBE about the state of. Continue reading

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2020: State Of The Music Industry

While 2020 has been a… challenging year for the music business, certain aspects of the industry have found a way to endure and, in some cases, even grow. Guest post. Continue reading

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4 Reasons Music Professionals Experience Burnout And How To Solve Them

2020 has established itself as quite a challenging year, particularly for those in the music industry, making burnout and frustration rampant for those struggling in an already challenging business. That. Continue reading

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9 Music Marketing Strategies That No Longer Work In 2020

2020 has seen quite a few (mostly bad) changes for the music industry, and marketing is no exception. Here, we explore several marketing techniques that are no longer effective in. Continue reading

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Streaming Still Pays 50% Less [2020 Edition]

While the streaming has been the dominant form of music consumption for quite some time now, the numbers show a music economy that still can’t compare to the financials of. Continue reading

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10 Web Design Tips For Musicians In 2020

Staying up to date in constantly evolving online world can be challenging as an artist, particularly if you’re a musician first and a web designer second. Here we look at. Continue reading

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7 Types Of Singles You Need To Release In 2020

While albums still showcase an artist’s chops, the rise of the streaming age has made the single an essential tool for musicians. In this piece we identify the seven essential. Continue reading

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