Beatport Adds Free Embeddable Music Player, Artists To Be Paid For Every Stream
The money that artists make when music is played online is very slowly inching upward. That pace should accelerate when Apple launches, or will after it gets past a controversial. Continue reading
Merlin, WIN, Beggars, IMPALA Endorse Revised Apple Music Deal, More Independent Labels Sign On
[UPDATED] What a difference a day and a tweet from Eddie Cue make. Overnight, more and more independent labels signed their contracts with Apple Music after several trade groups endorsed. Continue reading
What Apple Music Will Mean To Artists
Eventually the current battle with Apple Music will be settled, and most artists and labels will sign on. When they do and Apple Music launches next week, it is a. Continue reading
Why Every Artist Should Be Live Streaming (And How to Do It)
As industry experts tout the benefits of live streaming, the medium is charging up interest and success for many artists. Musicians are now spending hours not just in front of the. Continue reading
Pandora, Spotify and More: Streaming Music Use By Company [CHART]
The headlines herald music streaming subscriber numbers, but another important metric is how much fans are actually using each service. Its no surprise that Pandora is out front, but other. Continue reading
Taylor Swift Takes On Apple And Wins [COMIC]
Over the weekend Taylor Swift took on Apple on behalf of all musicians, and she won. Announcing surrender overnight; executive Eddie Cue announced to the multitude that Apple would open. Continue reading
5 Reasons Why You Didn’t Reach Your Crowdfunding Goal
It can be incredibly disheartening and even soul crushing to run a crowdfunding campaign that fails. Just because your campaign failed, however, it doesn't mean you're a terrible artist –. Continue reading