
3 ways to grow a fanbase for music organically that work
There are so many music marketing tips, tricks, and gimmicks that it’s hard to separate truth from hype, but these three tips have been proven to work. by David Andrew. Continue reading

Apple shares 5 Major Updates coming to Apple Music
Apple has shared a list of five updates coming to Apple Music this Fall, along with the release of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17.. Continue reading

Indie Spotlight: Artist Growth project management solutions
Artist Growth has built solutions for the music industry for over a decade. The company’s Artist Growth Workspace is a project management solution that delivers seamless collaboration and operational success. Continue reading

Fix The Tix coalition shares plan to fix ticketing, calls on Congress to act
Fix the Tix, a coalition that includes NIVA, NITO, RIAA, Wasserman, UMG, and 25 other major national music and entertainment organizations, has released a plan for comprehensive ticketing reform. The. Continue reading

SoundCloud adds artist and fan DMs to its iOS app
SoundCloud artists and fans can now send and receive direct messages (DMs) in the SoundCloud iOS app as well as via Android and the web. The ability to message fans. Continue reading

There were 3 marketing strategies that drove last month’s top new songs
Dropping new music isn’t just about the songs but also the strategy behind the release. Read on and learn hot the hitmakers do it. from Single This past month, we’ve seen. Continue reading

9 simple steps to Copyright a Song
Secure ownership of any musical creations with this complete, easy-to-follow guide to music copyrights. by Lauren Davish from the Disc Makers Blog As an indie musician, putting your songs out. Continue reading

How to build an email list in 5 easy steps
Email can be a powerful tool of communication between artists and fans that isn’t subject to the shifting sands of social media fans. Luckily, it’s also not so hard to. Continue reading

Meet Jessica Vaughn: Head of Sync, Venice music; President, Head Bitch Music
This new Indie Spotlight features accomplished music exec, Jessica Vaughn. If you read the first paragraph we bet you’ll want to read the rest of the interview. from A2IM Jessica. Continue reading

Spotify predicts Songs Of Summer 2023, shares trending topics
Spotify has released its annual Songs of the Summer predictions along with a new Summer Heat Map and a list of summer musical trends. There are about 32 million user-generated summer playlists. Continue reading

Gen Z is drinking less alcohol. That’s bad news for live music
Small to medium-sized venues across the U.S. are noticing a trend that’s hurting their bottom line: patrons 28 years old and younger are drinking much less alcohol than previous generations.. Continue reading