A musician’s guide to building an electronic press kit (EPK)
Whether you’re an original act emailing promoters to book shows, or a function band wanting to get onto the books of a new entertainment agent, the advice is clear. If. Continue reading
Grammy Bumps range from 75% to 5800% on Spotify in 2023
This year’s Grammy performers and winners are experiencing a real bump in streaming activity in the hours after the ceremony concluded. After Bad Bunny kicked off the evening with a. Continue reading
How will Big Tech react to Copyright Royalty Board reform? [Chris Castle]
Big Tech woke up and said, oh, you want to amend the Copyright Act? Well, we have some things we want, too. Op-Ed by Chris Castle of Music Tech Solutions You. Continue reading
How Spotify got to 205 million paid subscribers: timeline and stats
Spotify recently became the first music streaming service to surpass 200 million paid subscribers. As the streamers is quick to point out, that’s led to $30 billion paid to rightsholders. Continue reading
Do you need a Music Manager, and how do you find one in 2023?
A key member of a professional musician’s team is their music manager. But do independent artists need a manager, and how exactly do you go about finding this person in. Continue reading
Do feedback and criticism help or hinder musicians?
From professional critics to social media gadflies, music criticism has a long and not always illustrious history. But how does music criticism actually affect musicians? by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou. Continue reading
How to add your own music to your next TikTok
Trending TikTok sounds have made careers for many young artists in the last couple of years. Here’s how you can upload your original music to TikTok and maybe even add. Continue reading
Expect more upside for Spotify stock this week after analysts upgrade
Expect more upside for Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock this week after major analysts shifted from cautious to bullish. Spotify ended last week at $122.57, up 21.75% since the streamer offered. Continue reading
YOUR MORNING COFFEE PODCAST: UMG & Tidal royalties test, a major label refugee, Spotify subscriber growth & much more
Episode #130 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is now live. Episode 130 On this week’s episode of the. Continue reading
Rock Hall finally finds its groove with 2023 nominees [Fred Jacobs]
Fred Jacob discusses the annual controversy of whether or not the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees belong in the category and how the Rock Hall has finally responded. Continue reading