Most Music Creators Typically Earn Less Than $270 Annually From Streaming
An average annual income of $270 from music streaming might still seem shockingly low. Unfortunately, it’s actually pretty typical, writes Bobby Owsinski. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. Continue reading
Music Producer Points: What Are They?
If you’ve been in the music scene for a bit, you’ve likely heard the term ‘producer points’ tossed around, but may not be familiar with exactly what it means. This. Continue reading
Beat Licensing 101 – Creator’s Guide
In this guide, Chris Dampier takes a deep dive into what every beat maker needs to know when it comes to licensing their work, including the difference between master royalties. Continue reading
What New Mechanical Licensing Collective Means For Indie Songwriters
The MLC – or Mechanical Licensing Collective – is a new U.S.-based organization tasked with administering mechanical licenses for digital audio. So what does this mean for songwriters and their. Continue reading
Round Hill Music Royalty Fund IPO Raises $282M
Round Hill Music Royalty fund has successfully completed its Initial Public Offering on the London Stock Exchange, garnering roughly £212m in the process. Guest post by Emmanuel Legrand of the. Continue reading
Spotify Needs To Change – Here’s Why
While frustration with Spotify and other streaming platforms is nothing new in the music biz, movement by two leading industry groups could hint at the possibility of change. Guest post. Continue reading
Artist’s Guide To Fixing Broken Music Metadata
In the current music economy, getting your metadata right is essential for bands and artists. Broken metadata can cut you off from royalties, allow credit to be stolen from you,. Continue reading
New Spotify Tool Gives Artists Less Money For More Promotion [VIDEO]
Spotify’s new tool offers artists the option of giving some of their songs preferential algorithm treatment, making the songs is more likely to be heard – unfortunately, these priority songs. Continue reading
YouTube Is Making Quite A Bit Of Money
Although not usually viewed as the golden child when it comes to paying artists fairly, YouTube’s bottom line is – perhaps not surprisingly – looking quite good, according to recent. Continue reading
5 Things You Must Know About YouTube Royalties
Although YouTube can be a huge boon to artists, understanding the ins and outs of how the platform works (and how it makes you money) can be challenging. In this. Continue reading
TV & Radio Royalties: What You Need To Know
Successfully landing your music on TV or Radio is one of the most satisfying accomplishments a musician can achieve. Better yet, it means you’re probably getting paid as well. Here,. Continue reading
