FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Compromises As Label Deals Near • Vevo Adds Watch Party • SXSW Update • More

3.17.17 Music Biz News From Around The Web If rumors are true, Spotify will allow Premium windowing – a move that could both boost early sales and increase paid subscriptions.. Continue reading

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How To Build A Spotify Playlist That Appears In A Search

If you're hoping to get your song on a major Spotify playlist, it's important to first cut your teeth on lower-level playlists, until eventually Spotify's algorithm picks up on what's. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 5.6.16: Music’s Top Earners • Lowery vs. Spotify • Pandora Revenue Up

Taylor Swift and Adele were the top earning artists in the publishing sector of the music industry in 2015.  Billboard’s annual Moneymakers rankings list the top 10 earners in four. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup: Friday, April 29, 2016

Max Martin was named Songwriter of the Year for the record-breaking 9th time at ASCAP’s 33rd Annual Pop Music Awards.  The songwriter and producer co-wrote nine ASCAP pop hits this. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Why do musicians always feel disappointed about their career?

Tommy Darker | Why do musicians always feel disappointed about their career? Shaun Letang | Earning From Your Music Part 2 – Recording Christmas & Holiday Based Songs

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Music x Good Causes: Songs for the Philippines, Immunity Project, Everything is New

Though musicians have struggles of their own, many are willing to help others. Three examples are currently in progress helping survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, supporting development. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Your Fans Won’t Come to Your Shows…

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud                 Diana Hereld: Creativity in Constraint: Exploiting the Boundaries David Dusty: Seeking Success for Your Songs. Continue reading

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Seeking Success For Your Songs In The World Of Music Licensing

Want to learn more about the music publishing industry? On Music Think Tank, David Dusty has posted tips from Mallory Zumbach, the Creative Director at Round Hill Music, that will. Continue reading

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National Music Publishers Assoc. Names New Board

The National Music Publishers Association shared the results of the it's biannual board election during its annual meeting. All board members will serve a two-year term, effective immediately. 

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: When Tragedy Is in the News: How to Respond as a Musician & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud   David Philips: Red Bull stole my music! 3 important lessons for indie artists. Simon Tam: The Most Underrated Things in a Musician’s. Continue reading

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