REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review
A busy week by any definition, and the music industry last week was no exception, with Barbie leading in music, Warner and TikTok cutting a deal, Spotify increasing prices, and. Continue reading
Bandsintown launches free Release pages
Bandsintown, already the go-to platform for live show marketing, has added free Release pages to help artists announce new music, merch drops, contests. tours, presales, and more. Artists keep the. Continue reading
Do you need a digital music royalty broker to get paid?
Some companies unnecessarily charge artists for something that SoundExchange offers for free. Keep reading to learn more. from SoundExchange NO! You do not need digital royalty brokers to get paid. Beware of independent. Continue reading
Why songs are getting shorter
This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post digs into a trend that is showing no signs of abating. Bobby Oswinki shares why. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Songs today are shorter. Continue reading
A Musician’s Guide to TikTok
You may know TikTok from an average user’s POV, but now it’s time to learn how to use the platform to grow your music career. by Philip Kinsher of Disc Makers. Continue reading
7 Tips that will make you a better Musician
In this industry, there’s always more to learn. No matter how big you get, don’t forget the basics! If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut or just want. Continue reading
How to plan a successful Album Release Party
Plan an album release party to get fans even more pumped for new music! Here’s a simple guide on how to get started… by Philip Kinsher of Disc Makers Blog. Continue reading
Spotify study confirms importance of superlisteners + How to reach them
Spotify has published new data insights about how super listeners, aka superfans, drive streams, buy more merch, and help power artists’ careers through long-term fandom and strategies to reach them. . Continue reading
You just booked a show; now what?
Micahel Brandvold and Jay Gilbert dive into the essential things every musician needs to do after they book a show or tour. MichaelBrandvoldMarketing · 574 Checklist of Everything You Need. Continue reading
A beginner’s guide to YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts is growing and has proven successful for music marketing, partly because of its integration with the full YouTube ecosystem. by RORY DONAHUE of The Daily Rind Blog YouTube. Continue reading
The downsides of User-Centric streaming royalties
To many, the user-centric streaming royalty model sounds like the fairest option for compensating artists. However, it would not benefit everyone. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 It’s not surprising. Continue reading
