Calculate Your Spotify Payments With This FREE Per US Stream Mechanical Calculator

Music collection agency Audiam has created a free payment calculator based on per streaming mechanical royalty rates supplied to them by Spotify. The rates are for the United States and. Continue reading

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Can Hits Be Predicted By An Algorithm?

We may like to the think that any one song's success is determined by the preferences and tastes of music consumers, but as artificial intelligence plays an increasingly large role in. Continue reading

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Promoting Music Without Breaking The Bank

Creating the best music in the world is no good if no one ever hears it. Here we look at key ways in which independent artists on a budget can. Continue reading

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Jimi Hendrix Estate Sues Hendrix’s Brother Over Copyrights

Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Authentic Hendrix, LLC, the companies founded by the Estate of Jimi Hendrix and Al Hendrix, the musician's father, and sole heir, has launched a lawsuit against. Continue reading

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It’s Time For Congress To Get Serious About Artists’ Performance Rights – #IRespectMusic

While the National Association of Broadcasters once again works to pass the Local Radio Freedom Act, something which would be harmful to recording artists everywhere, it becomes increasingly important for. Continue reading

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Trump Advisor Pens Useless, Uninformed Piece On Intellectual Property Theft

Although it's hardly at the forefront of current political issues, a recent and rather clueless piece in Business Insider regarding intellectual property and its theft from one of the members. Continue reading

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TuneCore Launches In Italy, Shares New Streaming Growth Stats

TuneCore continued to grow in 2016, despite increased competition, thanks to overseas expansion.  That effort was no doubt made easier by Believe Digital, which acquired TuneCore in 2015 and already. Continue reading

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Streaming Hits Important Mile Marker In 2016

While streaming's growth has certainly been noticeable in 2016, the full extent is greater than many previously thought. Indeed, recent stats show that purchase revenue barely surpased non-purchase revenue, putting. Continue reading

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Spotify IPO Watch: Blame ≠ Profit

Although Spotify, like so many streaming companies, blames its lack of substantial profit on its requisite payment of such high royalty rates, the company's woes may in fact stem from a flawed. Continue reading

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Gaining Exposure: Music And The Indie Gaming Community

Getting people to listen to your music even once is a challenge, but getting them to engage with it and listen repeatedly is even harder. Luckily, the indie gaming community provides. Continue reading

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