On-demand audio is finally more popular than Radio, new study shows
A recent Edison Weekly Insights report reveals important, but not surprising, changes in listening habits in the U.S. with on-demand streaming finally taking the lead over radio. by Bobby Owsinski. Continue reading
How indie artists can unlock the massive Brazilian music market
With a population of 214 million, the Brazilian music market is great for artists to find new fans. Learn more about how you can get started regardless of the genre.. Continue reading
The downsides of User-Centric streaming royalties
To many, the user-centric streaming royalty model sounds like the fairest option for compensating artists. However, it would not benefit everyone. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 It’s not surprising. Continue reading
What are Anisongs, and how has Anime music exploded worldwide?
Anime songs, also known as Anisongs, are finding new life outside of the shows and films they were created for, especially thanks to TikTok. by Michelle Hyun Kim from Chartmetric. Continue reading
Tidal joins Apple, Amazon Music in price increase. Will Spotify follow?
Tidal will join Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and most other music streaming services in raising its monthly subscription from $9.99 to $10.99 monthly in the U.S. Tidal’s price hike. Continue reading
Why Pre-Save links are so important for indie artists + How to use them
Here’s everything you need to know about Spotify and other streaming music pre-saves and how they can be a game-changer for your next release. by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou As. Continue reading
Fifty Fifty’s rise to K-Pop superstardom
K-Pop’s latest sensation, girl group FIFTY FIFTY, proves that even newcomers can make the charts thanks to the power of TikTok. From Chartmetric by Rachel Saywitz, a Queens-based music and. Continue reading
Data reveals the real power of remixes from’Despacito’ to ‘Die For You’
Chartmetric analyzed popular remixes released since 2020 to examine their popularity and test their power in boosting a track’s performance, sometimes leading up to a No. 1 on the Billboard. Continue reading
Global dance music industry grew by 34% last year [Mark Mulligan, MIDiA]
A recent MIDiA report shared that the global dance industry has grown by 34% post-pandemic, showing a very promising future for the genre… By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA from the. Continue reading
Coachella Effect: Can a festival drive streaming stats? [Chartmetric]
The Chartmetric data team takes a look at the streaming growth driven by some of Coachella 2023’s most iconic performances. by Sarah Kloboves of Chartmetric Blog From the whimsical art. Continue reading
