Best of SXSW 2023: Highlights of Austin’s Premier Music + Tech Event
We came, we saw, and we ate sound bites and plenty of food bites, as well. SXSW 2023 was one of the most informationally rich events and the top conference. Continue reading
TikTok is testing limits on music, and users are tuning out
A test by TikTok, which limited access to licensed music for some users in Australia, was designed to show labels and publishers that it didn’t need music as much as. Continue reading
Senators introduce concert ticket Junk Fee Protection Act
Tired of all the mystery-ticket fees piled onto your concert purchases? Well, enjoy a breath of fresh air and read about the proposed Junk Fee Protection Act (JFPA). by Bobby. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee: Global recorded music revenues • 38M unplayed Spotify tracks • State of Latin Music
Episode 137 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is now available. Episode 137 Listen on your favorite podcast. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Last week’s commentators in the thick of the industry shared their opinions and thoughts on navigating success, how today’s lyrics are changing the industry, and more… 23 Impressive Women in. Continue reading
TikTok ban seems more likely after this week’s Congressional hearing
“Your platform should be banned,” Chair Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA) said in her opening statement to Thursday’s hearing on TikTok before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “I expect today you’ll. Continue reading
A2IM announces 2023 Libera indie awards nominees
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has announced the 2023 Libera Awards nominees. The ceremony will be held on June 15 at the Town Hall in New York City. 2023 Libera Awards. Continue reading
‘Not an agent of China,’ TikTok CEO to tell Congress [Read full testimony]
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has published the written testimony to be given Thursday by TikTolk CEO Shout Zi Chew. “Let me state this unequivocally: ByteDance is not an. Continue reading
Paid subscriptions hit 589M as global music revenue growth slows to 9%
Paid music subscriptions passed 589 million at the end of 2022, up from 523 million in 2021, with combined ad-supported and paid streaming driving growth at 67% of global recorded. Continue reading
Why Enya’s ‘Boadicea’ sample keeps coming back in R&B and Hip-Hop
Will Betts from the Musiio Blog explains why Enya is one of the most underrated artists R&B has seen… by Will Betts of MUSIIO BLOG Did you know Enya lives. Continue reading
How to survive as an Indie artist in a corporate music world
You don’t need a Bachelor’s in Music Business to make it in the industry, but there are some things that every musician needs to know to survive on their own.. Continue reading
