
How musicians can sell NFTs using Public Pressure: NO CRYPTO REQUIRED
NFTs have ‘revolutionized’ the music industry as quickly as its boosters promised. But they still have an important role to play, and Brian Hazard found a service that helps make. Continue reading

The past, present, and future of Country Music lyrics [Chartmetric]
In Part 1 of our Country music lyrics analysis, Danny Katz scans 20K Country tracks to determine whether more country songwriters means less originality over time. by Danny Katz from. Continue reading

TikTok EU, Canada, India restrictions grow as full US ban advances in Congress
India banned the entire TikTok app; the EU commission set restrictions for employees; the U.S. banned its use on all government devices, and a bill that makes it easier to. Continue reading

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