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
Indie Spotlight: 360° label services at your fingertips with MADVerse
MADVerse is working to disrupt the traditional music business landscape by embracing tech and offering 360° label services for independent artists. Serving as a one-stop shop, it empowers artists and small. Continue reading
Facebook has 3 Billion active users and growing again
Facebook has more than 3 billion monthly active users, according to Meta’s Q2 earnings report. 2.064 billion use Facebook daily, up 27 million in the last three months alone. Combine users. Continue reading
ReverbNation Lives! Bandlab just gave the legacy platform a makeover
Once a leading platform for D..I.Y artist services, ReverbNation has been quiet in recent years, particularly since its November 2021 acquisition by BandLab Technologies. Today BandLab unveiled fresh branding for. Continue reading
Making sense of MIDiA’s global music forecasts
Top MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan looks at global music market forecasting and explains the methodology and most importantly, how to interpret them. by Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Music Industry Blog. Continue reading
6 Gen-Z Rappers leading Cutecore Rap
A new generation of young female rappers is leaning into the pink and sparkly cutecore aesthetic popularized on TikTok. by Jaelani Turner-Williams from the Chartmetric Blog The world is gearing. Continue reading
5 important things to consider before booking your next gig
Any gig is a good gig, right? Not really, and here are five important factors to weigh before you book your next live show. By Frankie Barclay of Sugar Studios from. Continue reading
SoundExchange annual distribution tops $1 Billion
SoundExchange distributed $1.017 billion in royalties to artists and labels last year, the PRO announced in its latest annual report. The digital royalties were collected from over 3,600 digital streaming. Continue reading
Spotify stock tumbled Tuesday despite strong user growth – NYSE: SPOT
Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock fell 14.26%, closing at $140.38 on Tuesday after the company’s Q2 report to investors.\ Spotify reported impressive growth in both paid and ad-supported users. Monthly active. Continue reading
