Spotify tests recommendation on/off switch that will hurt artists, limit discovery
Spotify is testing a new feature that allows users to turn off music recommendations based on previous listening habits. Spotify acknowledged the test saying it is “evaluating the ability” and. Continue reading
6 basic Music Industry Trends every Artist needs to Understand
Here are six basic but big music and music industry trends that artists need to understand and keep an eye on to find success in the upcoming year. by Chris. Continue reading
14 Ed Sheeran Fans create Official Videos for Autumn Variations album
Ed Sheeran recently decided to showcase over a dozen fan-created videos to represent each track on his new album “Autumn Variations.” Here’s everything we know… via Celebrity Access Ed Sheeran. Continue reading
How to build a quiet road to success in music [Keith Jopling]
The competition is thick with most musicians having the same goal to achieve success and perhaps fame/ But in reality only a few make it that far. But there is. Continue reading
Spotify exits Uruguay after new law requires payments to performer [Chris Castle]
Spotify is pulling out of Uruguay after a new law was passed requiring that featured and nonfeatured performers be compensated by streaming services. In the US and most countries, non-interactive. Continue reading
ONErpm launches $12 a year DIY music distributor OFFstep
Digital music distributor ONErpm has launched OFFstep, a companion D.I.Y. service that charges $12 per year for unlimited releases. $48 and $96 per year plans add additional services like daily. Continue reading
Radio doesn’t pay performers, but iHeart will get $100M from BMI sale
[UPDATED] In an ironic twist, iHeart Media, the largest owner of broadcast radio stations in the US, will receive $100 million from the sale of BMI to New Mountain Capital.. Continue reading
Albums make a comeback as viral music star hype proves unsustainable [Bobby Owsinski]
Musicians and listeners are starting to realize the life of a viral one-hit wonder is not all that it’s cracked up to be as trends shift back to releasing and. Continue reading
8 Social Media Tips for Musicians Planning Ahead to 2024
Get prepared for music marketing in 2024 now by checking out these important social media tips and trends for the upcoming year. by Janelle Borg of Amplify You Social media. Continue reading
New SoundExchange policies will end payments to Unauthorized Remixers
[EXCLUSIVE] A change in how SoundExchange classifies remixers will distribute payments more equitably and end payouts on unauthorized remixes, according to an analysis by consultancy Manatt. By Joe Anderson, Natasha. Continue reading
