SoundCloud Cash Crunch Continues, 40% Of Valuation Fire-Sale Seen Likely [NEW REPORT]
New reports confirm what we've been reporting for several months: SoundCloud needs a lot of cash or it needs a buyer; and it needs one of them fast. So far,. Continue reading
How One Artist Got Millions Of Spotify Streams Without Being Signed
As an unsigned artist, you may be struggling to work past the <1000 play count on Spotify. Luckily there's plenty you can do to grow your following on the streaming. Continue reading
Ed Sheeran Apologizes To Indie Musician Blocked By Facebook For Covering His Song
Like many independent musicians, Charlotte Campbell posts a weekly cover song on YouTube. Recently, she was so proud of her new Ed Sheeran cover that she posted a 15 second. Continue reading
Next SF MusicTech Is Oct. 17th & We’ve Got 10% Off Discount Codes
[UPDATE] SF MusicTech has just announced that their next edition will on October 17th, back at the Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco. We'll share details and speaker announcements as we. Continue reading
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Divide’ Breaks 1st Week Album Record In 4 Days
Ed Sheeran’s new record ÷ (‘Divide’) has smashed the previous record for most first week streams of an album in a little over 4 days. The previous first week record. Continue reading
Join 3700+ Songwriters: SIGN THIS PETITION NOW To Stop Big Tech From Lowering Royalty Rates
The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA), which represents U.S. music publishers and their songwriters, along with the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) are facing off against Google, Apple, Amazon, Spotify. Continue reading
10 Key Social Media Tips For Musicians, Bands
If handled correctly, social media can be one of the best free ways for artists to gain exposure and get their work in front of fans, as well as potential. Continue reading
Pandora [NYSE: P] Stock Falls Another 6.5%, After Liberty Media CEO Disses Streamer Yet Again
Pandora stock closed down 6.5% at $11.66 on Tuesday after Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei again called the music streamer overvalued, this time at the an investor conference Monday. But is. Continue reading
Ed Sheeran’s Streaming Success Spreads To YouTube, “Divide” Passes 1 Billion Views Just Days After Release
Ed Sheeran appears to have cracked the streaming music marketing code. Alongside a record breaking debut on Spotify – including smashing first day, one day and other records – his. Continue reading
