Spotify confirms price increases in 50 countries
Spotify has confirmed that it has raised prices effective today in 50 markets, including the US, UK, Europe, South America, and Asia, following similar increases by Apple Music and other. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: #MyMerch blues • Capturing value • Music’s MAU addiction • Discmakers • more
Episode 154 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 154 On this week’s show, your hosts,. Continue reading
Spotify to raise U.S Subscription price
Spotify will reportedly follow its major streaming music competitors and raise its U.S. premium subscription price from $9.99 to $10,99. The U.S. price hike is expected to be announced next. Continue reading
Musician Jackie Venson calls out predatory behavior by venues, promoters
By many measures, independent musician Jackie Venson is having a great year. But shifts in booking, venue, and merch policies are threatening the one source of income she and most. Continue reading
Live Sound Engineer Toby Francis on mixing Ariana, Aerosmith, Kanye & More
For aspiring music engineers, this is a conversation worth reading. Toby Francis talks about his journey to success, the challenges he came across, and more. by Pat Healy of Berklee. Continue reading
TikTok Music moves much closer to launching in US
TikTok Music is on track to become the first new major competitor to Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music in more than five years, and two new announcements confirm that. Continue reading
9 free and affordable apps and platforms every musician needs to use
The number of apps and platforms offered to help create and market music can be overwhelming. But thankfully, music marketing veterans Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are here to help.. Continue reading
4 tickets for $80 to 2500 Shows: Jonas Brothers, Måneskin, Maroon 5 & more @ Live Nation’s Summer’s Live Sale
Live Nation’s Summer’s Live sale kicks off Wednesday, July 19 at 10 AM offering four tickets for $80, including all fees to over 2,500 shows by dozens of artists. Tickets. Continue reading
Free online AI Music Workshop with Bobby Owsinski this week
AI is reshaping music and the music industry at an unimaginable pace. To make sense of it all, frequent Hypebot contributor Bobby Owsinski is helming a free three-day online AI. Continue reading
Audius joins SoundCloud in offering free artist to fan direct messages
Decentralized music platform Audius has added a direct messaging feature that enables artists to connect with each other and their fans via text and emoji reactions. Audius has also created. Continue reading
