Music sync had a record year, 3 experts share predictions for what’s ahead
2022 was a record year for the music sync business, with revenue from TV, film, and advertising up an impressive 29.9% year over year by the midyear mark. As a. Continue reading
Spotify sets Stream On event to announce new tools, features, programs
Spotify has announced its annual Stream On event for Wednesday, March 8th at 10 AM PT. During the hybrid online and in-person event Spotify promises to share “new possibilities for. Continue reading
How to pitch your songs to online reviewers
Online reviewers could Gove your new release the clout it needs to become the next big thing. Here’s how to get started. by Joy Ike from Bandzoogle So you’ve got. Continue reading
Tim Westergren’s Sessions shuts down abruptly, goes silent as artists demand payment
Music live-streaming platform Sessions shut down on December 19th, apparently without warning creators or fans, some of whom claim they are owed money. Sessions launched early in the pandemic in. Continue reading
5 new Music Tech companies worth paying attention to
AmplifyYou’s Janelle Borg shares top picks for new music tech companies worth tracking and trying in 2023. by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou It is the start of another year. Judging by. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: music stats in 2023 • Predictions from CD Baby • Spotify playlists • More
Episode #126 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is live. Listen here: Episode 126 On this week’s installment of. Continue reading
Guide to Discord for musicians
As a musician in 2023, you’re already more than likely active on various social media platforms. Instagram and TikTok have recently emerged as absolute must-have marketing tools, but how much. Continue reading
We need a Cost of Living Adjustment for streaming and mechanicals [Chris Castle]
This seems like a simple solution that brings the streaming mechanical out of Jurassic World and into the Era of the Songwriter. by Chris Castle of Music Tech Solutions You are. Continue reading
The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ is Spotify’s most-streamed track ever
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” has taken over Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” to become Spotify’s most-streamed song of all time. The track was released in November 2019 as the second single from his. Continue reading
Tom Lehrer sets his music free, releasing it into the public domain
Tom Lehrer is celebrated for his wit and music, but also for an amazing contribution to public culture – making sure that his works are in the public domain while. Continue reading
