Is SiriusXM streaming’s unsung hero? [Russ Crupnick of Music Watch]
Music streaming subscriber growth rates are slowing, but not for SiriusXM. In addition to satellite broadcasting, its streaming app is a legitimate contender, and despite some decline, sister service Pandora. Continue reading
A new AI created ‘Beatles’ song is making fans cry
A new AI-created song that “reunites” Paul McCartney and John Lennon to sing a rendition of McCartney’s post-Beatles song “New” is making fans cry. The deep fake track is clearly. Continue reading
The Cold Start Problem and What Spotify Algorithms Mean for Musicians
Spotify recently shared how its recommendation algorithms work in great detail. But what does it mean for artists and labels hoping to stand out from the 99,999 other new tracks. Continue reading
Winamp reborn as universal audio player with artist monetization
Iconic music player Winamp is relaunching as a universal audio player that offers access to any music streaming service, broadcast and internet radio stations, podcasts, and more in a single. Continue reading
Music streaming has ‘outsized impact’ on U.S. economy, says DiMA study
The Digital Media Association (DiMA) has released a study that looks at the economic impact of music streaming on the U.S. economy, including the creation of 92,000 jobs. The DMiA. Continue reading
How musicians can make money without performing live
Not out there playing gigs and selling merch at shows? Royalties and sync licensing are among the ways you can generate music income in today’s music industry. by Tony van. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: TikTok myths vs. facts • higher streaming subs? • Music vs. Tech • more
Episode 139 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is now live. Episode 139 Listen on your favorite podcast. Continue reading
Global on-demand music streams surpassed 1 TRILLION in last 3 months
Global on-demand music streams crossed a record one trillion mark on Friday, March 31, 2023, according to Luminate, the data insights company that fuels the Billboard Charts. The stats do. Continue reading
YouTube Shorts shares engagement stats, expands Artist Total Reach metric
Artists who uploaded to YouTube Shorts in January saw more than 50% of their new channel subscribers come directly from their Shorts posts. Fan-created YouTube Shorts also increased the average. Continue reading
Sheriffs who raided Afroman sue him for making a music video from security camera footage
Afroman did what many artists do best and put his real-life experiences to music, but not all the stars of “Will You Help Me Repair My Door” were happy with. Continue reading
