How lyrics provide new ways to interact with music: Interview with Musixmatch’s Marco Paglia
In this interview with Chief Product Officer Marco Paglia, he discusses the new strides that today’s stream of innovative lyric uses is contributing to both artists and listeners. by Marco. Continue reading
Metallica supports vinyl production by buying a pressing plant
Metallica and many other artists have found growing vinyl sales success. To keep that momentum and help overcome long manufacturing wait times. the band has purchased its own vinyl pressing. Continue reading
Saint Levant’s roadmap for success: a trilingual track, 4 strategies
Arab artist Saint Levant went viral on TikTok with his trilingual track “Very Few Friends,” and he’s used four key strategies to turn virality into a music career. by Jubran. Continue reading
Just 25% of Americans oppose a full TikTok ban
A new Washington Post poll found that 41% of Americans support a federal ban on TikTok, while just 25% say they oppose it. 34% say they are unsure. 71% are. Continue reading
Watch the replay of TikTok Congressional hearing with CEO Shou Chew
UPDATED: TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified on Thursday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The hearing was marled by contentious exchanges between Chew and both Republican and Democratic committee. Continue reading
‘Not an agent of China,’ TikTok CEO to tell Congress [Read full testimony]
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has published the written testimony to be given Thursday by TikTolk CEO Shout Zi Chew. “Let me state this unequivocally: ByteDance is not an. Continue reading
Fewer DIY Musicians earned $10K+ on Spotify last year than year before
57,000 artists earned more than $10,000 a year on Spotify in 2022, the streamer proudly shared during its recent Stream On Event, up 8.3% over 2021. It was also the. Continue reading
Paid subscriptions hit 589M as global music revenue growth slows to 9%
Paid music subscriptions passed 589 million at the end of 2022, up from 523 million in 2021, with combined ad-supported and paid streaming driving growth at 67% of global recorded. Continue reading
5 ways to avoid burnout as an Independent Musician
Independent musicians wear many hats, which can make them more prone to burnout. Here are a few simple ways to minimize stress and maximize your creative longevity. by Randi Zimmerman. Continue reading
TikTok CEO warns of looming U.S. ban in new video
TokTok CEO Shou Zi Chew posted a video to the ByteDance subsidiary’s official TikTok account acknowledging the real possibility of a full ban and rallying the platform’s 150 million active. Continue reading
