Universal Music, Deezer partner to test new streaming revenue models
During an investment call Thursday, Universal Music announced that it had partnered with EU-based streaming music service Deezer to develop a “new model” where “artists are rewarded for the fans. Continue reading
NIVA names 300+ indie performers as ‘Live List’ favorites
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has partnered with Hollywood’s The Black List to produce The Live List, to shine the spotlight on performing musicians, performers, and comedians. Kicking off with a TIDAL-sponsored event at SXSW, the. Continue reading
SiriusXM/Pandora’s Shamal Ranasinghe joins Web 3 music platform Audius
Respected music tech veteran Shamal Ranasinghe has joined Audius, the decentralized music community and discovery platform as Chief Business Officer. Ranasinghe comes to Audius following eight years at Pandora and, after. Continue reading
What came into focus as the touring industry gathered for Pollstar Live!
Pollstar Live! returned to Los Angeles last month for its third gathering since its return from the pandemic shutdown and the 34th annual edition of the conference. By David Benjamin De. Continue reading
How indie musicians are getting their songs in films
Follow these tips to increase the chances of scoring a sync – getting music from your laptop studio onto the big screen. by Carla Malrowe of Bandzoogle Your song on a. Continue reading
How to plan for the 2023 music conference season
With events like SXSW, the DIY Musician Conference, Canadian Music Week, and more, you’ll need a secure plan in order to get the most out of this years round of. Continue reading
How indie artists should plan their music releases this 2023
2023 is already proving to be the year of artist independence. With independent artists and calls for a more artist-centric industry making headlines, the time is ripe for artists to. Continue reading
SoundExchange royalty distribution rose to $255.6M in Q4
SoundExchange distributed $255.6 million in digital royalties to creators in Q4 2022, an increase of 2.5% over Q4 2021. SoundExchange collects and distributes non-interactive digital performance royalties (Pandora, SiriusXM, online. Continue reading
TIDAL drops direct artist payouts after they paid new artists even less
TIDAL is ending a much-watched test designed to spread streaming payments more equitably after it resulted in smaller payments to emerging artists. In January, UMG partnered with TIDAL to develop. Continue reading
Ticket talk front and center at Pollstar Live! Convention Keynote
Last week in the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton, Azoff Company Chairman and CEO Irving Azoff took the stage at the annual Pollstar Live! Conference. by David Benjamin De. Continue reading
