StubHub profits from bots, ‘ghost tickets’ while calling them illegal [Chris Castle Op-Ed]
StubHub and other ticket resellers are pushing for new state laws they claim will make buying and reselling tickets fairer while at the same time profiting from bots and the. Continue reading
TikTok ban advances as Congress, WH back RESTRICT Act & China threatens fight
UPDATE: The RESTRICT Act was introduced in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday with the full backing of the White House. The bill would empower the Secretary of Commerce to ban. Continue reading
What to expect (and not) at Spotify’s Stream On event
UPDATE: Spotify is holding its annual Stream On event today, Wednesday, March 8th. The usual slate of expected announcements comes at a time of growing pressure on the streamer from. Continue reading
Microstreaming: How brands use niche music streaming to reach key audiences
While the industry measures streams and steamers in the tens of millions, there are also successful and profitable ways to use music and streaming to serve far smaller niche and. Continue reading
#Musicians Guide: A marketing breakdown of ‘link in bio’
You’ve probably seen the phrase “link in bio” on your favorite artist’s social media platforms. But what does it mean, and why is it so popular with musicians? In this. Continue reading
RAYE grows an audience by making music that matters
From making music that in her own words “meant nothing,” UK artists RAYE rose to success in 2022 by using her newly found voice to release songs that touch upon. Continue reading
Eno, Jacob Collier, and others name the Earth as co-writer of songs
Brian Eno, Jacob Collier, Dave and Stormzy producer Fraser T Smith, and Anna Calviare are among a growing group of musicians naming the Earth as a co-writer of their music. Continue reading
Google AI can now uncover stolen music samples
Google has developed AI that can snuff out samples from copyrighted songs that may have been disguised with audio editing. How will this affect the future of digital music? by. Continue reading
The REAL reasons governments want to ban TikTok
Nations worldwide are now scrambling to set restrictions on the use of TikTok. In this op-ed, Karl Bode of techdirt explains why banning a single app may not be the. Continue reading
Chordal, AudioShake partner to ‘streamline the boring parts’ of sync
In this Indie Spotlight, Chordal shares how they are enabling a new era of collaboration between the music and content industries, with the goal of elevating artists’ opportunities in sync.. Continue reading
