OFFICIAL: Apple Music Has 6.5 Million Paid Subscribers
[UPDATED] If music industry pundits from Bob Lefsetz to yours truly had a betting pool, odds would have been strongly against Apple ever "officially" revealing official subscriber and user numbers. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Is niche marketing the future of streaming? How can one effectively market and monetize cover songs on YouTube? How did record labels conspire to stop public domain Beatles music in. Continue reading
Bandcamp Opens Patreon-Like Artist Subscriptions To All
Ongoing sustainable income is the goal of every working musician. One solution, which got a great deal of attention last year, is based on the patronage model enabled by startups. Continue reading
The Real Problem With Music Streaming
Although debates over music streaming generally revolve around the meager incomes which they often earn for artists and songwriters, there may be a larger issue at stake concerning the overall. Continue reading
Does Unlimited Streaming Cost Too Much?
Although streaming services have rapidly become the main source of music for many individuals, having risen above the ashes of both physical album sales and digital downloads, there remains some question. Continue reading
5 Legal Requirements Of Every Email Newsletter
For many artists, sending a regular e-newsletter to fans can be a good way to stay connected and keep them up-to-date, but it's important to keep in mind that there. Continue reading
Streaming Music Is Ripping You Off And Here’s How To Fight Back
Is it time to hack the music industry? Many see payouts from music streaming services a generating a meager amount of revenue for artists, particularly the more obscure ones; and that. Continue reading
12 CD’s For 1¢ Is Dead: The Original Artist Rip-Off Columbia House Files For Bankruptcy
Remember 12 CDs or cassettes for a 1¢? Fueled by slippery clauses buried deep major label contracts, Columbia House, formed the backbone of many 70's and 80's music collections. Once. Continue reading
Soundcloud Subscription Tier Is Coming
Get ready to cry tiers of subscription. Long touted as a largely free service, Soundcloud will soon be attempting to convert its free users into paid subscribers, owing to pressure from. Continue reading
