
REWIND: New music industry’s last week in review
Last week was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception, with Soundcloud up for sale, Bandsintown hitting new records, a post-pandemic livestreams boom, and. Continue reading
Kitchen Dwellers Set to Embark on L.F.G. Tour Across the US
Kitchen Dwellers at The Wilma (12/31/23) Photo Credit: Jeffrey Neubauer Indie bluegrass band Kitchen Dwellers is gearing up to hit the road on their highly anticipated L.F.G. Tour, which kicks off on. Continue reading

How to grow listeners to exceed Spotify’s new 1000 stream minimum
With songs now needing 1000 streams per year to receive royalties on Spotify, artists are asking how to ensure they exceed that threshold. So, this week’s Flashback Friday post resurfaces. Continue reading

Listen to the full Work Hard Playlist Hard marketing audiobook FREE
With his book “Work Hard Playlist Hard,” author Mike Warner provides proven actionable advice, time-tested through more than 20 years in the music industry. Now, he’s made an updated audio. Continue reading

Musician’s Guide to International Standard Recording Codes [ISRCs]
If you’re in the music industry, you’ve likely heard about the importance of ISRCs. But what are they? How do they work? How do they affect you as a creator or music. Continue reading

5 Music Industry Stories that Indie Musicians need to pay attention to
Following these five developing music industry stories will give indie musicians the context that they need to navigate 2024. by Tony van Veen of Disc Makers Blog A lot happened. Continue reading

Spotify is now calculating royalties differently. How will it affect you?
The much talked shift in how Spotify calculates royalties has happened. But what do the changes actually mean for independent musicians? The changes focus on three areas: Spotify claims these. Continue reading

How to press records using eco-friendly “Green” vinyl
We all love vinyl, but there is no escaping the fact that records are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and, therefore, have a lasting carbon footprint. Greenpeace says that PVC. Continue reading

TikTok concert draws 33M proving post-pandemic potential of livestreams
When the pandemic shut down in-person concerts in 2020, virtual livestreams were there to save the day. But now that artists are back on stage, will people put down their. Continue reading