Independent vs. Major labels: Who is growing faster?
You may feel confident in your answer to this question, but if you keep reading you’ll find something that may surprise you. by Mark Mulligan of MIDiA from The Music. Continue reading
Musicians who left us in 2021
In addition to all the heartache last year wrought, the list of notable musicians and producers who died in 2021 is extensive, with a host of innovators, groundbreakers, and icons. Continue reading
Morgan Wallen, Dua Lipa, and older songs dominated music in 2021
MRC Data’s annual year-end report on the state of music offers surprising insight into consumer behaviors, evolving trends, and the future of our industry. Guest post by James Shotwell of. Continue reading
The most popular Haulix music biz videos of 2021
After a long and successful year of helping artists, the Haulix Music Biz team shares their most viewed videos of 2021. A guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix. There. Continue reading
Unforgettable album covers of 2021
Along with countless amazing album releases this past year, came countless amazing album covers. A guest post by David Deal of Superhype. The vinyl resurgence continued at a furious pace. Continue reading
RIAA: Recorded music revenue increased by 27% in first half of 2021
New numbers out from the Recording Industry Association of America reveal that recorded music revenues were up by 27% during the first half of 2021, with growth primarily driven by. Continue reading
14 music business podcasts you need to listen to
We’re living in a golden age of podcasting, and the music business is no exception. With such an embarrassment of riches, however, it can be hard to choose the best. Continue reading
Facebook’s facelift: 2021 best practices
Facebook, now the largest social network worldwide, has kicked off 2021 with some major changes. Here, explore how to most effectively navigate these changes as an artist in 2021. Guest. Continue reading
Best music marketing practices for Twitter: 2021 edition
Another year, another set of best marketing practices! On a platform as rapidly changing as Twitter, staying up do date on current marketing trends is critical to getting your music. Continue reading
YouTube best practices for 2021
With 2020’s pandemic induced migration to online, having a strong YouTube presence is more important for artists than ever before. Here, we dive into the best YouTube practices for 2021.. Continue reading
What to do during the 2021 music industry holiday slowdown
Just because parts of the industry may be coming to a halt, doesn’t mean you have to… A guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix. After another wild and unpredictable. Continue reading