Industry Reacts As MMA: AIMP, A2IM, Music Biz, ASCAP, SoundExchange, BMI, Sound Royalties
The Music Modernization Act is finally the law of the land. With Kid Rock at his side, President Trump signed the bill on Thursday in the White House's Roosevelt Room.. Continue reading
Sony, Warner Music Invest In Tencent Ahead Of IPO
While Chinese streaming giant Tencent Music Entertainment's announcement that it was planning to go public in the US was in and of itself major news, a revelation that both Sony. Continue reading
What’s In A Name? How Bands Use Symbols, Characters
Choosing the right band name is something many artists struggle with, and like anything else is susceptible to the cultural trends of the time. It should be no surprise then,. Continue reading
DistroKid Scores ‘Significant Investment’ From Silversmith
Indie music distributor DistroKid has received "a significant investment" from Silversmith Capital Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm. DistroKid currently serves 250,000 independent musicians with digital distribution, as well as, royalty. Continue reading
$400M Apple Shazam Acquisition, 200K Verified Spotify Artists, More Stats Shaping Today’s Music Business
[UPDATED] A look at some key music business numbers that are shaping the direction of the industry, including Apple's 400 million dollar acquisition of Shazam, 200,000 verified users on Spotify. Continue reading
Getting Started With Email Newsletters As A Musician
While most artists likely already have some presence on social media, a great way to strengthen your platform and better connect with fans is to implement an email newsletter into. Continue reading
Running A Band: The Project Management Perspective
While project management when used in the context of a band may cause some to run screaming, there's a lot to be said for the application of the rules and. Continue reading
How The EP Killed The LP Star
Shifts in the music industry have precipitated a new rapid fire format of music release, with artists constantly creating new music and releasing singles rapid-fire. In addition to other changes,. Continue reading
