What ‘Barbie’, ‘The Idol’, and more say about the future of artists in film [MIDiA]
Musicians have been crossing over into the TV and movie worlds since the beginning. Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research looks at what crossovers can do for both industries now. by. Continue reading
Proposed class-action lawsuit against Distrokid gets complicated
Distrokid is getting heat regarding an allegedly unlawful takedown notice, but the drama does not stop there, writes Bobby Owsinski. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Just about every streaming. Continue reading
Study shows who wins and loses if music streamers adopt user-centric payments
An extensive new study examines how a shift to user-centric music-streaming payments will impact artists. While careful not to advocate for or against a shift from the current payment model,. Continue reading
How AI will unlock creation more than consumption [Mark Mulligan]
We’re just beginning to see the impacts of AI on music and the music industry. But, “as impactful as this change might be, it will help turn back the clock. Continue reading
What do music managers do? The man behind Motley Crue, Blondie answers
As President of 10th Street Entertainment, Chris Nilsson heads a team that manages Five Finger Death Punch, Motley Crue, Blondie, Bad Wolves, and more. He joins Michael Brandvold and Jay. Continue reading
Copyright Royalty Board reform is needed now [Dr. Richard Burgess]
Congress created the Copyright Royalty Board to untangle the complexities of statutory copyright licenses and royalty distribution. But to deliver on its mission, the CRB urgently needs reform, writes Dr.. Continue reading
11 Music Promotion Strategies for a new release
It’s time to get creative for your new creation! Here’s 11 different ways you can get your new music out for the world to enjoy… by Scott McCormick from the. Continue reading
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The easiest way to stay on top of the fast-changing music industry and the latest trends in music marketing and music tech is with our free Hypebot Daily Newsletter. To. Continue reading
The Grammys add new categories perfect for indies, elevate others
The Recording Academy has added three new GRAMMY Awards categories, including several that should be competitive for independent artists and labels. The new Grammy categories include two genres that major. Continue reading
Why live music is the foundation of a sustainable DIY music career
In this part of SoundFly’s series The Dillinger Escape Plan, indie musician, teacher, and artist advocate Ben Weinman discusses the challenges and advantages of performing live for indie artists of all. Continue reading
