TOP POSTS – Last week’s most-read: ASCAP takes on BMI • Stop chasing streams • Live Nation’s pay gap • more
Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with this week’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from a powerful song causing controversy, ASCAP throwing shade on BMI, to rich. Continue reading
Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to set up a professional photoshoot, how to get into music sampling, and more… A guide. Continue reading
REWIND: The new music industry’s last week in review
A busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with ASCAP throwing shade at BMI, on-demand streaming finally beating radio, and more… Music Analytics: How Data is. Continue reading
Music Tectonics reveals 10 strong music tech startup semi-finalists
The upcoming Music Tectonics conference has named ten music tech startups as Swimming With Narwhals Pitch Competition 2023 semifinalists. Each will pitch during the September 13th Music Tectonics online pre-conference before a panel of. Continue reading
What every songwriter needs to know about the BMI sale [Chris Castle]
Musicians and other music professionals are understandably nervous about the likelihood of BMI being sold to venture capitalists. Attorney and artist advocate Chris Castle offers answers. by CHRIS CASTLE from. Continue reading
On-demand audio is finally more popular than Radio, new study shows
A recent Edison Weekly Insights report reveals important, but not surprising, changes in listening habits in the U.S. with on-demand streaming finally taking the lead over radio. by Bobby Owsinski. Continue reading
CelebrityAccess adds new analytics features, Apple News integration
Online music and entertainment database and trade publication CelebrityAccess continues to innovate with expanded analytics and new features designed to inform and empower industry players. “We are thrilled to introduce. Continue reading
ASCAP throws shade, highlights nonprofit status as BMI eyes $1.7B sale
As reports intensify that BMI is in the final stages of a $1.7 billion sale to private equity firm New Mountain Capital, which would negate its long-standing non-profit status, ASCAP. Continue reading
Build fans, don’t chase streams [Madelynn Elyse, Shark Attack Records]
The founder and president of Shark Attack Records, Madelynn Elyse, shares her insights and industry experience on the importance of building a strong artist-fan relationship in the modern music marketplace.. Continue reading
The CD Booklet: How to elevate your next album release
An album cover, though important to your brand, is just the surface of possibilities at hand when releasing music. In this post, learn how to get creative with your packaging. Continue reading
