
8 Music Marketing tools for Indie Musicians
Looking to improve your music marketing game? No problem. In this post, we’ll give you some of our favorite tools for badass marketing that are easy to use and won’t break the. Continue reading

Is BMI Selling or Are They Selling Out Songwriters? [Bill Werde]
or BMI: Another Reason Why the Industry Needs Transparency from PROs. or Why Songwriters Need to Stop Worrying and Love A Union. By Bill Werde A version of this essay. Continue reading

What are the most popular Social Media apps in 2023?
Meta’s Threads signed up 100 million users in days, then struggled to keep them, and X, the app formerly known as Twitter, is a mess. These are just the latest. Continue reading

2000s Emo Music is making a comeback
Between nostalgic veteran listeners and newfound Gen Z fans, 2000s emo bands like My Chemical Romance and the Used are making a comeback. by Karen Fischer of Chartmetric Blog It’s. Continue reading

DISCO adds an Artist Plan with features made for creators
This A2IM Indie Spotlight shines on DISCO whose new Artist Plan works to give music creators a leg up with premium tools at an accessible price. via A2IM DISCO –. Continue reading

Spotify’s ‘daylist’ is coming for radio… but radio still has much to offer
Spotify’s many attempts to be the public’s main music listening domain have hurt the popularity of radio, but there are still a few spots where radio shines through. by Annie. Continue reading

NIVA calls out Live Nation for its ‘calculated attempt’ to divert artists from independent venues
[UPDATED] NIVA (National Association of Independent Venues) is pushing back against Live Nation’s announcement that its clubs will give $1,500 in cash gas and travel stipends to each headliner and support. Continue reading

The truth behind why you aren’t getting more streams [Randall Foster]
Just because your music isn’t getting attention does not mean it doesn’t deserve it. This post from Symphonic’s Chief Creative Officer covers what needs to improve your music streams. By.. Continue reading

Worthless NFTS, Growing a Fanbase & more: Hypebot’s Bruce Houghton joins the Music Biz Weekly Podcast
I’m always honored and excited when invited to be on an episode of the long-running Music Biz Weekly Podcast, so when Micahel asked if I’d join again (Jay was at. Continue reading

List of Live Nation venues with No Merch Fees & $ 1500 artist stipends
Live Nation has announced that owned and operated clubs will drop all merch fees and give $1,500 in gas and travel cash at the show’s end to both the headliner. Continue reading