
Bandcamp Union files Songtradr labor complaint, points to racial bias
The Bandcamp United Union has filed an unfair labor practices complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against Songtradr, who recently purchased the indie music marketplace from Epic Games. The. Continue reading

How to get UK radio airplay: A guide for global independent musicians
Radio in the UK is very different from radio in the US and elsewhere. Learn how independent artists from around the world can gain more UK fans by getting on. Continue reading

US Rep. Deborah Ross joins fight for fair streaming rights for artists
US Rep. Deborah Ross joins the Break the Business podcast to discuss her legislation to help working musicians level the playing field against streaming services. by Graham Pierce US Representative. Continue reading

Manatt’s music streaming royalty calculator is the best we’ve seen
Since streaming services began paying musicians and labels, we’ve seen dozens of calculators purporting to predict earnings, but one just launched by consultancy Manatt looks to be the most up-to-date. Continue reading

Live Nation responds to Sen. Klobuchar’s all-in ticket pricing concerns
Last week, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar wrote to Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino over concerns that the concert giant and its ticketing arm Ticketmaster were not moving fast enough to. Continue reading

Keep an eye on your copyrights with CoverNet
This A2IM Indie Spotlight looks at CoverNet by MatchTune, a groundbreaking AI-powered copyright detection tool, arming rights-holders with unparalleled oversight over unauthorized music use, including unlicensed covers & AI vocal. Continue reading

DistroKid adds distribution to TikTok Music, CapCut, Commercial Music Library
DistroKid has added TikTok Music, CapCut, and TikTok’s Commercial Music Library to its list of distribution partners. DistroKid is estimated to distribute 30-40% of the tracks uploaded to music streamers. Continue reading

Not everyone will like Spotify’s new Royalty Structure
Major changes are coming yo to Spotify’s royalty system which will excite some and disappoint others. Here’s what you need to know… by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 It’s been. Continue reading

Bandzoogle turns 20, shares impressive stats
Bandzoogle is celebrating 20 years as the leading website and marketing platform for musicians. Acquired recently by DistroKid, the still-independently run Ottawa-based company was founded by a musician and boasts. Continue reading

Streaming empowered music’s long tail. Is Spotify about to cut it off? [Bill Werde]
“The promise of the streaming age was always the long tail,” writes Bill Werse “We all cheered that it would lower barriers to entry and empower artists.” But new royalty. Continue reading