11 Music Business Facebook Groups worth joining today
Online social communities are a perfect way to get your foot in the door of the industry no matter your current status. Find business opportunities, professional tips, and potential collaborations. Continue reading
Emily White’s ‘How to Build a Sustainable Music Career’ podcast debuts 4th season with UK tour
Emily White’s “How to Build a Sustainable Music Career & Collect All Revenue Streams” podcast has just launched its fourth season, which will feature 14 episodes recorded in 9 cities. Continue reading
Apple Music to pay 10% more for Spatial Audio tracks starting this month
Apple Music will pay artists 10% more in royalties on tracks where a Spatial Audio version is available, the streamer said in a memo to labels and distributor partners. The. Continue reading
SoundExchange distributed $1B royalties in 2023, up 4.3%
SoundExchange paid $250 million in royalties in the fourth quarter of 2023, bringing its total gross distributions in 2023 to $1 billion, up 4.3% above 2022 distributions of $959M. SoundExchange. Continue reading
What is a Superfan & Why do UMG, WMG (and everyone else) care so much?
Everyone is talking about the importance of music superfans to propel and monetize an artist’s career. But what is a superfan, and why do the CEOs of UMG and WMG,. Continue reading
How to sell more music merch using these 8 proven tactics
Selling merch is more than just a revenue stream for music artists – it’s a way to deepen your connection with Superfans. Want to know how? Here are eight super. Continue reading
Jon Poppii and the Secret to Minimalist Music Video Success
What’s the secret to success for a bare-bones acoustic performance video? That’s the subject of this installment of ‘Why It Worked’ from Chris Robley of ReverbNation, where you’ll learn why when. Continue reading
How musicians can optimize their time in the work-from-home era
Working from home can be both the best and the worst thing that’s ever happened to a career in music. But whatever your aspirations, there are proven strategies that can. Continue reading
Beatdapp raises $17M to fight fraud for UMG, SoundExchange, Napster, and more
Music fraud detection company Beatdapp has announced new partnerships with SoundExchange and Napster and a strategic collaboration with Universal Music Group. Beatdapp technology identifies streaming fraud and missing royalties for. Continue reading
It’s Superfan Week on Hypebot!
From major label executives to startup founders and the artists they’re both hoping to monetize, the term “superfan” is everywhere. But what is a superfan? How do you find them,. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Label crisis • Spotify profits • Music industry growth • Luminate • More
Episode 180 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 180 This week, hosts Jay Gilbert and. Continue reading
