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
BMI wins 138% rate increase and more in Live Nation, AEG court battle
BMI scored a victory for its songwriters in the Southern District Court of New York yesterday. The PRO’s long-running battle with Live Nation, AEG, and the North American Concert Promoters. Continue reading
LinkedIn 101 for Musicians
When it comes to social networking, newly formed bands and artists tend to focus on platforms like TikTok, Twitter and Instagram, where their current fans and new listeners are most. Continue reading
U.S. Copyright Office says AI songs can be copyrighted (sometimes)
One of the few calming thoughts for songwriters regarding AI compositions is that at least AI doesn’t have IP rights. But that may be changing… by Bobby Owsinski of Music. Continue reading
Create weird, wonderful personalized playlists with Spotify Niche Mixes
[UPDATED] Spotify has expanded its family of personalized playlists with Niche Mixes – an almost unlimited array of weirdly specific personalized playlists. The streamer also reconfigured its mix categories with clearer. 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