REWIND: New music industry’s last week in review
Last week was a busy week by any definition and the music industry was no exception, with new updates regarding a possible TikTok ban, Metallica making big money moves, and. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Last week’s commentators in the thick of the industry shared their opinions and thoughts on navigating success, how today’s lyrics are changing the industry, and more… 23 Impressive Women in. Continue reading
TikTok ban seems more likely after this week’s Congressional hearing
“Your platform should be banned,” Chair Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA) said in her opening statement to Thursday’s hearing on TikTok before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “I expect today you’ll. Continue reading
Why are concert tickets so expensive?
With ticket prices, fees, scalping, and ticket resale under increased scrutiny and the subject of new state and federal legislation, it’s important to understand what role artists play in high. Continue reading
Why you need to use Facebook’s Premium Music Video (PMV) distribution service
Since its launch in 2020, Facebook’s Premium Music Video (PMV) distribution service only continues to grow in popularity and scale. In this post, our Video Distribution Manager, Vanessa Schiano, breaks. Continue reading
How EDM Festivals in Asia are reshaping the genre globally
In traditionally Pop-hungry and social media-savvy Asian markets, EDM music festivals in Asia are introducing new sounds to local audiences and influencing global genre trends. Sheila Lim from the Chartmetric. Continue reading
2023 Global Music report shows new streaming stats that will surprise you
The latest IFPI 2023 Global Music Report contains some good and bad news for music streaming and the artists and industry that rely on it, writes Bobby Owsinski. by Bobby Owsinski. Continue reading
A2IM announces 2023 Libera indie awards nominees
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has announced the 2023 Libera Awards nominees. The ceremony will be held on June 15 at the Town Hall in New York City. 2023 Libera Awards. Continue reading
Which Indie and D.I.Y. distributors have Spotify Preferred status?
Syntax Creative was recently named a Preferred music distributor to Spotify. CD Baby, DistroKid, Symphonic, The Orchard, and Secretly are also Spotify Preferred distributors, but some major names in digital. Continue reading
5 tips for promoting music events for 2023
Everyone is still adjusting to a post-pandemic world, and the music industry finds ways to adapt each year. Here are some tips for concert promoters in our current state this. Continue reading
