How The Cure showed what’s right – and wrong – about ticketing [Bill Werde]
The Cure’s frontman Robert Smith began his crusade to protect fans even before tickets for the band’s new tour went on sale. His concerns about high Ticketmaster fees evolved into. Continue reading
As US eyes TikTok ban another ByteDance owned app hits #1 in App Store
Seemingly unphased by a potential ban in the US, TikTok owner ByteDance is successfully promoting another of its owned apps, Lemon8, to new heights. Currently, the #1 Lifestyle app download. Continue reading
Believe acquires TuneCore music publishing partner Sentric, plots expansion
Believe has announced its acquisition of Sentric. The independent music publishing tech platform provides services for publishers, labels, and distribution companies, including Believe-owned Tunecore. Setnric is valued at $51 million.. Continue reading
8 ways to add originality to a cover song
Whether on Spotify, TikTok, or even a live show, cover songs can help expand an artist’s audience. But there are different ways to approach doing a cover, including some that. Continue reading
SXSW 2023 Recap: Key takeaways from the top Music and Tech gathering
300,000 entrepreneurs, creators, and more converged in Austin, TX, this month for SXSW 2023, in the event’s second edition since returning from the pandemic shutdown and the 36th annual edition overall. By David. Continue reading
Winamp offers a ‘fairer model’ for musicians with Winamp for Creators
Legacy digital music brand Winamp is back and working to create direct artist-fan relationships with Winamp for Creators. Learn more in this Indie Spotlight via A2IM. from Winamp via A2IM. Continue reading
4% of all music releases come from the Big 3 companies
Just 4% of the 100,00 tracks uploaded to Spotify daily come via the three biggest music conglomerates – UMG. Sony and WMG – according to entertainment analytics firm Luminate. That. Continue reading
Email Marketing 101: 15 common mistakes most musicians are making
Email marketing is still proving to be a crucial part of promoting music, so it’s important that you get it right. If it hasn’t worked out for you, here are. Continue reading
US Government has offered no valid reasons for a TikTok ban [Op-Ed)
Adam Schwartz and David Greene of Techdirt share their views on the US government’s ongoing attempt to ban the popular social media app TikTok. Op-Ed by Adam Schwartz and David Greene from Tech Dirt. Continue reading
Who gets to decide if your music is ‘good’ or not?
In this transcript from The Climb podcast with Brent Baxter, he discusses who really gets to decide whether your music is great or not. Is it you? Your fans? by. Continue reading