Releasing music without a plan in 2025 is a fast track to getting buried in the noise. Learn how to build a smart, step-by-step music release strategy that gets music heard and keeps momentum going long after release day.
Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) like ASCAP, BMI and SESAC collect fees from venues that play live or recorded music and distribute them to Artists. Learn how to report setlists to PROs and increase your chances of getting your share.
Releasing music in the streaming era takes more than just great songs. Find out how singles, EPs, and albums each play a unique role in growing your audience, building momentum, and defining your sound. What is the right music release format for you?
After decades of investing in human talent, does the music industry really want to replace talented songwriters, artists and producers with an AI music designer to save money and speed up production? UMG seems to be saying yes, writes Bobby Owsinski.
Your most valuable Spotify fans aren’t just streaming, they’re fueling your growth and income. Here’s a guide on how to attract, retain, and activate super listeners to level up your audience and grow Spotify streams.
AI training is a sneaky new threat to music and the music industry, leaving unregistered work more vulnerable than ever. Learn why copyrighting music in the AI era is essential to protecting your rights, income, and creative future.
AI generated songs are being uploaded under the names of deceased artists without permission, and major platforms like Spotify and TikTok are letting it happen.
Amazon Music is turning a fan’s listener history into something they can brag about, and that’s good news for artists. By making them easy to share, Amazon Music Insights can turn fans into marketers.
Going global starts by finding the right local scenes. Find out how artists are using glocalization and other tactics to build real fanbases and grow worldwide one music micro-market at a time..
At the crossroads of where music meets data, Cherie HU and Water & Music are redefining industry analysis through AI data, investment trends, and startup innovation – all while questioning the cultural impact of shifting business incentives.
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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