
2023 Music Predictions from CD Baby’s Kevin Breuner & Chris Robley
Two experienced indie music industry pros share their take on the big music industry trends, changes, and challenges ahead in 2023. by CHRIS ROBLEY of CD Baby’s DIY Musician In. Continue reading

Madison Square Garden’s facial recognition boots opposing lawyers from the venue
Public safety vs. privacy is central to the debate about facial recognition software at concerts and other public events. Madison Square Garden just proved that the tech is effective, but. Continue reading

5 important Music Industry Stories you missed over the Holiday break
The music industry is known for its near-complete end-of-year shutdown. But while you were (we hope) enjoying family and friends and resting up for an amazing year ahead, music news. Continue reading

Music Business Trends and finding a Roadmap for 2023 [Jesse Kirshbaum]
From 100,000 new songs a day to the TikTokification of music and culture, 2022 was a year of change and new realities for music and the music industry. Nue’s Jesse. Continue reading

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Music streaming highlights • a TikTok roadmap • royalties for audio engineers • more
The first episode of the new year of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is live. Listen here: Episode 125. Continue reading

Copyright Royalty Board officially sets new songwriter royalty rates
On Friday, December 30th, the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) officially accepted a negotiated music industry settlement that sets songwriters’ streaming royalty rates from January 1st, 2023, through 2027. Songwriters. Continue reading

Vinyl album sales hit record highs
U.S. vinyl album sales rose to 2.232 million copies in the week ending December 22nd, according to Billboard chart data provider Luminate. That marks the most sales in a single. Continue reading

Self-care guide to beat winter blues for musicians, creatives & more
There are only so many cold, cloudy days some of us can take before we get gloomy too. So here are some tips to help manage any holiday season sadness…. Continue reading

What are Web3 Tokens and Token Utility? A Simple Guide
Learn more about the Web-3 world by reading this layman’s guide to tokens and Token utility. by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou The crypto industry is developing at a rapid pace. The. Continue reading

Simple guide to Audio Mastering and how to get ready to manufacture
Adapted from Disc Makers Blog’s “Making A Great Master” guide, here are tips for preparing and uploading your audio master when you’re ready to make CDs. by Andre Calilhanna of. Continue reading