DistroKid Adds 6 Payment Options

One of the things we're impressed by about DistroKid is how its constantly innovating. It seems like every week, we're writing about a new feature that the ultra-low cost flat. Continue reading

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Hypebot’s ‘Believe It Or Not’ – iTunes Is Still The Most Popular Music Platform In The U.S.

While music download sales are clearly on the decline, don't count them out yet.  According to a survey of 10,000 consumers by PayPal and SuperData, iTunes, is still the most. Continue reading

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Have Donations Become A Viable Part Of Musicians’ Business Model?

As live streaming and other newer media models becoming increasingly commonplace in the new music economy, it may be time to revisit donations and see if they are perhaps a. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music

Our expert tips for DIY and indie artists this week cover a range of topics, from what to expect when working with studio musicians, to how you can tell if. Continue reading

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Bandcamp (Finally) Adds Credit Card Payments

[UPDATED] "Over the years, eight or nine (thousand) people have written to us asking for more ways to pay artists," Bandcamp admitted in a post.

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Apple Music Offers Discount On 1 Year Subscriptions

Just ahead of Wednesday's major product launch event, Apple is offer a big discount on a one year Apple Music subscription.  Apple can afford to discount because most it's profits. Continue reading

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Frank Ocean Teases New Release With Stream Only Available To Apple Users

Always private and a bit mysterious, Frank Ocean promised his fans new music in July; and on the last day of the month, he launched a teaser that points to. Continue reading

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Broadcast Radio Losing Influence As Teens Flock To Streaming And YouTube, Says New “Music And Millennials” Study

On demand streaming is now the format of choice for 15-19 year olds, according to a new study by the Music Business Association and LOOP, and most of those listeners are. Continue reading

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Scam Extortionists Threaten To Release Hacked Patreon User Data

Early last month fan patronage site Patreon was hacked.  No sensitive user data accessed, according to the startup, which nonetheless recommended a change of passwords. But now, some Patreon users. Continue reading

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Spotify Emails IPhone Users: ‘Don’t Subscribe Via iTunes’

Inevitably the battle between Spotify and Apple is heating up.  Spotify is rumored to have been a driving force behind the European Union's current probe of Apple's music service and. Continue reading

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