New bill empowers musicians to negotiate with streamers, AI platforms
A revised version of the Protect Working Musicians Act introduced by US Representative Deborah Ross of North Carolina would make it easier for independent musicians to negotiate with streaming services and. Continue reading
Afterparty adds $5M, debuts AI to ‘infinitely scale fan interactions’
Afterparty, a platform that empowers musicians and creators to form and monetize fan connections, has secured $5 million in funding for a total of $12 million raised to date. Lauv,. Continue reading
Independent musicians can unlock cash flow with Duetti
Duetti can help cash flow for independent artists and musicians by enabling them to sell all or part of their master catalogs or tracks using a transparent, data-backed model. from. Continue reading
A Guide to Spatial Audio and Where It’s Heading
“Spatial and immersive audio is the present and future of music, and we’ve only scratched the surface of its potential,” writes Ross Lara, the founder of independent music production company Archipelago. Continue reading
Music Tectonics names 5 music tech startup finalists
Music Tectonics has named the five music tech startup finalists in its 2023 Swimming With Narwhals Pitch Competition. All five finalists will pitch live during the October 24 -26 Music Tectonics. Continue reading
Recorded music revenue grew 9.3% to all-time high of $8.4B in first half of 2023, says RIAA
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) mid-year 2023 report shows that the industry hit new revenue milestones in its ninth consecutive year of growth. Total recorded music revenues grew. Continue reading
SoundExchange royalties rose 17% to $269M in Q2, $498M YTD
SoundExchange paid out $269 million in 2023’s Q2 royalties, the digital PRO reported. That’s a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2022. In the first half of the. Continue reading
5 ways Propeller helps Artists drive Impact and build Fan Community around Causes
In the ever-shifting landscape of music marketing, artists seek innovative strategies to enhance their presence and connect with fans. Enter Propeller, a digital marketing platform that offers tools to create. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Steams change music • ‘If I ran Spotify’ • Fan Made music • More
Episode 162 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 162 Listen on your favorite podcast platform.. Continue reading
