Now that the public can easily browse and access endless music catalogs on streaming platforms, the need for music video content may have lessened, but is it still crucial for a musician’s career?…
If the capabilities of AI alone are enough to make the world nervous, if AI-generated works are granted copyright protection, writes Tech Dirt’s Glyn Moody, the music and creative industries will change forever…
What makes a classic album in the streaming era from 2015 to the present? Industry insiders join Spotify editors to discuss how albums were chosen for Spotify’s new CLASSICS’s classic hip-hop and R&B Albums of the Streaming Era list…
Many artists, including big names like Beyonce, have been accused of stealing undeserved and unearned publishing splits. Tiffany Red is calling them out…
Ever wonder how streaming platforms sort artists and songs with the same name? That’s where artist IDs come in. Let’s dive in to how you artists can navigate and utilize their own ID…
Some very cool and important stuff is happening in Austin next month, and while SXSW certainly is the catalyst, not everything is part of the official conference…
Always be skeptical of any opportunity that’s remotely “pay to play.” Shouldn’t a playlist curator, radio programmer, or music journalist review, choose to play, or reject music without getting paid by the artist to do it…
It’s no secret that TikTok has completely revolutionised the music industry. Despite its current battle with UNG, from viral dance challenges to breakout stars like Lil Nas X and Raye, TikTok has become the number-one music discovery platform…
Brad Mindich from Definitive Authentic talks about how musicians can preserve, document, and archive the past and turn it into potential new revenue streams…
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