A chat with LyricFind CEO Darryl Ballantyne

LyricFind CEO Darryl Ballantyne discusses his beginnings in the industry, his biggest milestones, and some wise words to pass on to other aspiring entrepreneurs…..

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Music fans press pause on paid streaming due to high monthly costs

As subscription prices rise, consumers find themselves having to give up some platforms. What does it all mean for artists, labels, and the streamers themselves…..

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MusixMatch wants a photo ID selfie before adding lyrics for Spotify, Apple, Meta

MusixMatch, which provides lyrics to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Meta, Google, and more, now requires artists and fans who want to add new songs to first upload a selfie with a valid government-issued photo ID…..

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How to find and negotiate the right Music Distribution Deal

DistroKid, CD Baby, TuneCore, Symphonic, The Orchard, Believe, Downtown. The list goes on and on. This guide will help you find what’s right for you…..

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10 ways to make you and your music easier to find online: SEO For Music

Want your band, brand and music to be one of the first things people see when they search online? Then it’s time to learn about SEO (Search Engine Optimization)…..

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TikTok rebuts U.S. ban with lawsuit challenging its constitutionality

TikTok and ByteDance have officially sued the US government, claiming the recent TikTok ban is unconstitutional. Here’s the platform’s argument……

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.music domain registration

Just 2 Weeks left to pre-register .MUSIC domains

Just two weeks remain before the May 24th deadline to pre-register a .MUSIC domain. During this period, up to one million domains can be registered for free…..

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The Brilliance of Ye’s Direct-to-Fan Playbook

Whatever your opinion of the GOAT, aka Ye, aka Kanye West, his team is perfecting the use of exclusive content and limited-time offers to activate his army of fans…..

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Not all viral attention is good attention on Instagram Reels & TikTok

Before hopping on that next big Instagram or TikTok trend, consider whether it’s a good move for your long-term career…..

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Vinyl Jackets vs Gatefold Jackets explained

Are you planning on releasing some vinyl records but aren’t sure what the best packaging option is? Here’s a breakdown of the top choices to see which is right for you and your fans…..

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Spotify vs Songhunt: How AI playlist tools differ and what it means for music discovery

AI is increasingly deciding what we listen to, but not all AI-powered playlists are created equal, as this test by the Songhunt team showed in a head-to-head match-up with Spotify…..

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