Major labels control 70% – 88% of Spotify’s playlists
Major labels like Universal, Warner, and Sony dominate 80% of all major Spotify playlists. Learn why that matters. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. For the longest time, “playlists” were. Continue reading
How your music preferences match your personality traits
There are plenty of factors that have influenced your music taste. However, a study at Cambridge University discovered your personality is heavily reflected in your favorite tunes. by Bobby Owsinski. Continue reading
Does a great Coachella performance affect streaming stats?
Here’s how performing at Coachella may or may not help Coachella artists’ social and streaming stats. by Rutger Ansley Rosenborg from Chartmetric’s How Music Charts. Every year Coachella rolls around,. Continue reading
Soundcloud announces ‘Fan-Powered Friday,’ extra payments to creators
In a time when everyone is arguing over streaming royalties, Soundcloud offers a forward-thinking solution that fans and artists love. By James Shotwell from Haulix. The problem with music is. Continue reading
SPOXIT: Do Netflix woes mean Spotify, streaming has jumped the shark?
Netflix stock tanked to the tune of a loss of $50 billion in market cap. What does that mean for Sptofy, music streaming and streaming as a technology? A guest. Continue reading
Is Universal Music stepping up to solve unfrozen mechanicals crisis?
Universal is rumored to plan to try and solve the unfrozen mechanical problem. A guest post by CHRIS CASTLE of Music Tech notPolicy. I have it on good authority from. Continue reading
The ugly truth about music discovery
Music discovery is the buzziest buzzword in music today, and for a good reason. Everyone wants to get ahead, but few know the truth. A guest post by James Shotwell. Continue reading
How to promote a release last minute
Recording and mixing your songs at home? Grammy-winning artist Kimbra explores how to harness the full creative potential of your music in her personal online course! A guest post by ANGELA MASTROGIACOMO from. Continue reading
11 steps to increase your Spotify streams
When it comes to the getting more streams on Spotify, it isn’t as black and white as marketing your music more. Here is an inside guide on little steps to. Continue reading
Will raised mechanical rates lead to higher download prices?
With the likelihood of increased mechanical rates on the rise, we must now ask the question: How will this affect the digital music download pricing. A guest post by CHRIS CASTLE. Continue reading
