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
Fans care about openers, says survey. But for acts, is bigger better?
Fans care about opening acts, according to a recent survey by UTA and Variety, and these coveted slots remain a way to build a fanbase. Two graphics from the survey. Continue reading
How musicians can grow (and keep) a fanbase using Reddit
Reddit may not be the obvious choice for musician-fan engagement, but it has proven to be a great option. Here’s what you need to know to get started… by Chris. Continue reading
How TikTok helped Gen Z discover the brilliance of Bossa Nova
A testament to TikTok’s revitalizing powers, Brazilian Bossa nova is making a surprise reemergence in today’s music scene through artists like Billie Eilish with her song “Billie Bossa Nova.” by. Continue reading
