Spotify has ‘Preferred’ music distributors. Are you using one?
While it’s possible to use any one of dozens of companies to get your music on Spotify, the streamer names some distributors as “Preferred” and shares a list publically of. Continue reading
Jessica Mauboy Expands ‘Yours Forever’ Tour Dates
The incredibly talented Jessica Mauboy has just expanded her much-anticipated Yours Forever Tour! Brace yourselves, music lovers, because a brand-new tour date has been added in partnership with Great Southern. Continue reading
Musician’s AI Handbook author Bobby Owsinki interviewed on Your Morning Coffee Podcast
On a special episode of the Your Morning Coffee Podcast, Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart have an in-depth conversation with audio engineer, producer, author, and frequent Hypebot contributor Bobby Owsinski. Continue reading
Tidal vs. Spotify: Which is better for independent musicians
Spotify has the biggest audience of all music streamers, but is it the “best” place for artists when it comes to payments, transparency, music discovery, fan engagement, and more? In. Continue reading
6 Self-Care Resolutions for Musicians in the New Year
Kick of your year by changing replacing bad habits with good ones and sticking to these six essential self-care tips. via Dotted Music As a musician, taking care of your. Continue reading
Roundup of expert Music Industry Predictions for 2024
AI, creation as consumption, the TikToktification of music, super-serving the superfan, performer pay for radio play, and the end of AI-driven A&R are among the issues our panel of experts. Continue reading
Details emerge of MLC’s investment of Millions in Black Box Royalties [Chris Castle]
Troubling new details regarding Black Box funds – song royalties that remain unpaid because they can’t be associated with a specific copyright owner – and how the MLC holds them. Continue reading
How much do Content Creators earn? Here is the Top 50 [Infographic]
How much do the top content creators earn from TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram? A new study looked at June 2022 to June 2023 and found that the 50 most affluent. Continue reading
Can the point system help get Songwriters out of poverty?
As the number of middle-class musicians decreases, a handful of pioneering record labels offer songwriters a better royalty deal in the form of points that may give them a livable. Continue reading
12 Ways to improve your Social Media as a Musician
Ready to make the most of social media as a musician for promotion and discovery? Here are 12 things you can do to start off on the right foot. by. Continue reading
