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TuneCore adds free collaborator royalty splits

TuneCore has added the ability for artists using its d.i.y. distribution platform to split streaming and download revenue between collaborators on any track or album.  TuneCore will provide automatic payouts to. Continue reading

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Emily White on Spotify’s AI DJ: ‘this is cool technology – in theory’

We asked some smart industry insiders to share their first impressions of Spotify’s new AI-powered DJ and what it might mean for the future. Yesterday NUE’s Jesse Kirshbaum shared his. Continue reading

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How Madison Rose is building a sustainable indie pop music career

Brooklyn-based Pop artist Madison Rose is helping to pave the way for independent artists looking to build sustainable music careers. by Alejandra Arevalo from Chartmetric From moving across the country. Continue reading

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10 ways to get fans excited about new music

Here is an in-depth guide on how to build anticipation for a new music release, including an example of how family band Walk Off The Earth successfully promoted their single. Continue reading

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Music Business Law Basics for musicians

Here are some copyright law basics to help musicians navigate the music industry and know their rights. by Valerie Lovely of Berkeley Online You’re more likely to pave a successful. Continue reading

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Musicians and other creators are focusing on the wrong metrics [MiDiA]

Impressions, concurrent viewers, and subscribers alone are not the only success metrics for creators, writes Sam Griffin of MIDiA Research, and there are ways to create smarter instead of always. Continue reading

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Rise & fall of music formats show ‘the process of creative destruction’

As the multi-year resurgence in vinyl proved, and Taylor Swift’s recent download flash sale reaffirmed, old music formats seldom really die. But their trajectory does reveal what James English calls. Continue reading

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What do you think of Spotify’s new AI DJ? Jesse Kirshbaum weighs in

Some see Spotify’s new generative AI DJ as revolutionary while others view it as the devil incarnate. We asked some industry insiders to weigh in, and we’ll be publishing them. Continue reading

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LGBTQIA+ musician Villano Antillano proves the power of fearlessness

It’s no easy feat to be as fearless and uncompromising as Villano Antillano. But for one of Latin rap’s first transgender artists, it’s a necessity. from Spotify For The Record Villano. Continue reading

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7 steps to be more successful on TikTok

Here are a few tips on how to spice up your TikTok content, when to post, and more ways to boost your account. by Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Blog TikTok is. Continue reading

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Crowdfunding 101 for Musicians

Experts at Amplify You explain how independent musicians can gather the funds for their next campaign. by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou Let’s face it – one of the biggest challenges for. Continue reading

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