What Sweden Has To Tell Us About Streaming’s Future
Although none of it is shocking new data from the most recent IFPI study has given us a glimpse of what a later stage streaming economy might look like, thanks. Continue reading
SoundExchange Launches Music Data Exchange To Connect Label, Publisher Metadata
[UPDATED] SoundExchange has launched Music Data Exchange (MDX), a free software application designed to facilitate the exchange of sound recording and publishing data and ownership claims between record labels and. Continue reading
Why Artists And Influencers Have More Power Than Ever
In this piece Seth Schachner examines how shifts in the music industry and social media landscape have led to artists and influences gaining more power then ever when it comes. Continue reading
A Musician’s Guide To Creating Community – 9 Steps to Nurture Your Super Fans [Cyber PR]
"I spoke on an incredible panel for AIMP here in New York City a few nights ago all about branding and marketing," writes Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR, "and in a. Continue reading
Music Played More Often On YouTube Than All Other Platforms Combined
A new report out from IFPI has revealed some interesting news about the music economy. Apparently YouTube boasts more music plays than Spotify, Apple Music, and all additional streaming platforms. Continue reading
Dos And Don’ts: A Musician’s Guide To Working For Free
As an artist working in the music industry, there will be doubtless be many opportunities for 'free' gigs which are offered to you, and while these can sometimes benefit your career,. Continue reading
WMG Sells $400M Spotify Shares, No Profits For Some Labels
Warner Music Group revealed in an earnings call today that it recently sold 75 % of its shares in Spotify, netting $400 million. The transaction happened after the end of. Continue reading
