8 ways musicians can make more money in 2021
If you’re a musician trying to make ends meet, you shouldn’t have to rely on music sales and touring to account for your bottom line. Here, we look at eight. Continue reading
Spotify price increases: Will they trickle down to artists?
Spotify hiking its prices in twelve different markets should translate to more money in the pot all around, but some questions are being raised as to whether much of these. Continue reading
Are you generating fake streams? Everything you need to know about streaming fraud
In a stat-driven music economy dominated by streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, it should come as no surprise that streaming fraud is a rampant issue, and one which. Continue reading
Spotify kicks up prices (but don’t expect any dramatic effects)
Spotify recently announced its plan to hike prices in the UK and other parts of Europe, with the US set to follow after. While big news for music streaming, which. Continue reading
MIDiA report shows why songwriters don’t get paid enough from streaming
Historically, some musicians have been able to make a decent living as songwriters. In the streaming economy that has all changed, according to a new report from MIDiA. Guest post. Continue reading
Guide to verifying, updating an artist profile on Deezer
Keeping a clean and up to date artist profile across platforms on is critical to your marketing efforts. Here, we look at how to claim and edit your artist profile. Continue reading
HFA loses bid to exit Eminem Eight Mile case – What it means for the MLC
With Spotify and the Harry Fox Agency in hot water over their alleged failure to properly license the music of one Marshall Mathers (aka Eminem) some questions are being raised. Continue reading
Napster preps launch of new platform combining Napster, MelodyVR
London-based Napster Group is preparing to debut a new Napster-branded platform which will be a merger of the two currently still standalone businesses MelodyVR and streaming platform Napster. Guest post. Continue reading
How Amy McDonald used Music + Talk to provide fans with context for her latest album
Here we look at how Scottish singer-songwriter Amy McDonald utilized Spotify’s Music +Talk show tool to give fans track-by-track insight into her latest release ‘The Human Demands.’ Guest post by. Continue reading
2020 amplified editorial playlists for 3 black female jazz musicians
In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month and Black Lives Matter, the good folks at Chartmetric are showcasing legendary Black female jazz artists and the editorial playlist development amplifying their voices. Continue reading
