REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review
A busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with AI reaching new limits, Spotify making BIG announcements, Apple Music catering to Classical listeners, and more… Google. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how musicians can leverage NFTs, the basics of microstreaming, new Spotify features for artists, and more… 5. Continue reading
AI and how it will affect musicians, songwriters, authors, and creators
Is artificial intelligence (AI) a giant step forward or a threat to artistic creativity? And what about the potential for a copyright infringement nightmare? Wallace Collins explains. by Wallace Collins. Continue reading
How to avoid scams and get music on independent Spotify playlists
There are so many scam companies promising streams and playlist placements that it’s easy to forget that there are still some companies who do streaming promotions the legitimate way. Michael. Continue reading
How to use Spotify’s new short video feature Clips
This week Spotify announced Clips – short, under-30-second vertical videos that allow musicians to express themselves and connect with fans “all while keeping your music front-and-center.” by Sarah Maloy of. Continue reading
Indie Spotlight: Beatstars’s Abe Batshon
This A2iM Indie Spotlight showcases Abe Batchon, the founder and CEO of the music marketplace and publishing platform Beatstars. via A2IM Abe Batshon is the founder and CEO of BeatStars, a. Continue reading
Celebrate and support these indie record labels owned by women
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, this Hyebot Flashback Friday resurfaces a post from last year that shined the spotlight on seven independent record labels owned. Continue reading
How Riot Grrrl changed music for women forever
Celebrate this Women’s History Month by learning about the revolutionary feminist music movement Riot Grrrl and how it changed music for women forever. by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou DIY Zines, “Rebel. Continue reading
TikTok moral panic grows as Senators attempt more elaborate ban [Karl Bode]
The chance that TikTok will be banned in the U.S. are increasing, but Karl Bode of Tech Dirt argues that these efforts are misguided and stem in part from a. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Commentators in the thick of the industry last week shared their opinions and thoughts on StubHub making bank from bots, the truth behind the TikTok bans, and more… The REAL. Continue reading