
Should you Release Music as an Album, EP, or Track by Track?
What are the pros and cons of releasing new music as an album, an EP, or as individual tracks? You’ve recorded new music and are trying to decide whether to. Continue reading

U.S. Copyright Office pledges to keep an eye on the implications of AI
The U.S Copyright Office is to study AI and how generative artificial intelligence should or not not play a role in the music industry. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. Continue reading

Why Beatboxing’s future is in the studio [Chartmetric]
After years of face-to-face beatbox battles, modern beatboxers like SHOW-GO and Hiss are taking the genre to new heights through studio production. by Tani Levitt from Chartmetric After the 2018. Continue reading

Songwriters, publishers must be paid late fees, U.S. Copyright Office confirms, NMPA responds
The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) has confirmed that late fees must be paid to songwriters and music publishers if digital music services do not make royalty payments by the deadlines. Continue reading

Apple just bought a record label…
Apple has acquired the major Swedish classical music record label BIS Records and will fold it into Apple Music Classical and Apple’s distribution and creative services platform Platoon. BIS Records. Continue reading

Is social media to blame for objects being thrown at musicians? [MIDiA]
Hanna Kahlert of MIDiA dives into the connection between the influence of social media and the recent and unfortunate trend of throwing things at artists while performing. by Hanna Kahlert. Continue reading

How to get the rights to legally Sample Music
Sampling music is a great way to add spice to your music, but it’s important that you do it legally. This guide will show you the right ways to go. Continue reading

5 ways Smart Links can help promote your music
From promoting your release to boosting your EPK, Smart Links makes every task simple and accessible to both you and your fans. Here’s how to get started… by Collin Steinz of. Continue reading

Criminal gangs use fake Spotify streams to launder money
Criminal gangs involved in shootings and bombings in Sweden are using fake Spotify streams to launder money, respected Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet reported Tuesday. For several years, criminals have been. Continue reading

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Stream chasers • TikTok kills the video star • Will Paige on touring • more
Episode 160 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 160 Listen on your favorite podcast platform.. Continue reading