Are Merch Sales More Important Than Song Streams?

While streaming is the new normal for music consumption, the income that many artists receive from it is far less than needed to sustain a career. But, as some artists. Continue reading

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How To Find Success In Music Without Focusing On Success

While finding stardom and financial success remain difficult in the music industry, changing how you think about success, and reevaluating your goals and passions can help positively redefine your relationship. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Launches SC101 Creator Education Program

SoundCloud is expanding its Creator Education Program with the launch of “SC101.” Beginning with a series of short tutorial videos, the music platform is promising live events later this year.

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4 Ways To Pick Up Endorsements As An Independent Artist

No aspect of being an independent artist is particularly easy, but getting endorsements and sponsorships is perhaps one of the hardest and most confusing of all. In this article we. Continue reading

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Shira Knishkowy Exits Matador To Join Spotify

Shira Knishkowy has been appointed Spotify’s communications manager, the streamer has confirmed.

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Tencent Music Reports Revenue Growth As UMG Acquisition Talks Continue

With Tencent in open talks to acquire a 10-20% stake in Universal Music Group, its Tencent Music's earnings report is receiving additional scrutiny.

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TUE. BRIEF: Hunnicutt Joins BMLG • WordPress Acquires Tumblr • Consent Decree Concerns • More

TUESDAY 8.13.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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CIMS Executive Director Michael Bunnell To Retire 

Michael Bunnell, Executive Director of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) has announced that he will retire at the end of the year. Andrea Paschal, CIMS’ longtime General Manager,. Continue reading

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Guide To Becoming A Social Media Influencer

Love or hate them, influencers are now an integral part of the market, convincing a segment of the population why they should or should not buy something. Here is how. Continue reading

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SoundExchange To Power Global Podcast Music Licensing

SoundExchange and SourceAudio have partnered to license music for podcasts. Podcastmusic.com, a digital music marketplace for podcasters, will now have access to SoundExchange creators and offer licenses for label and. Continue reading

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