7 music copyrights basics every musician and songwriter needs to know
If you are looking for a quick and simple guide to music copyright rights. With just seven facts, this guide fills you in on all the basic need-to-knows. by Bobby. Continue reading
5 simple ways to reward supportive fans
Here are a few simple ways to show gratitude to those who help support music with their hard-earned dollars. After all, they deserve it. by Janelle Borg of Amplify You. Continue reading
Touring’s major challenges and opportunities explored at Music Biz
A panel at the 65th edition of the Music Biz Conference in Nashville tackled one of the music industry’s most important and vexing topics, “Touring Challenges & Opportunities: How Can. Continue reading
How to spoil your Superfans [Ben Weinman]
Musician, teacher, and artist advocate Ben Weinman explains how to reward your most loyal supporters and strengthen your fanbase sustainably. by Ben Weinman from Soundfly Many of Ben’s strategies for. Continue reading
Instagram to launch a Twitter competitor within weeks
Instagram is readying a June launch of the first direct competition to Twitter backed by a major tech firm. Upstarts like Mastodon and Bluesky have taken advantage of the chaos. Continue reading
Choosing a digital music distributor? Cost and customer service matter
Industry and music D.I.Y. veteran Tony van Veen explores some less talked about issues that artists should consider before choosing a digital music distributor, including finances, ease of use, and. Continue reading
5 TikTok users sue Montana hours after TikTok ban was signed
Techdirt’s Mike Masnick offers highlights and his take on court filings by users against Montana Governor Greg Gianforte’s TikTok ban. Op-Ed by Mike Masnick from Tech Dirt We noted yesterday. Continue reading
Bandcamp workers vote to unionize, issue joint statement with company
Bandcamp workers voted 31 to 7 in favor of forming Bandcamp United, a union represented by the AFL-CIO affiliated Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). On May 10th, the. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Streaming growth and fraud • Insider Spotify stats • More
Episode 145 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 145 On this week’s edition of YMC,. Continue reading
How music streaming niches can build new audiences [Qobuz’s Dan Mackta]
Dan Mackta of hi-res music streaming and download service Qobuz talks about niches in music streaming and how they can help artists and labels reach new audiences. by Jamie Ford. Continue reading