
Songwriters take the win with this Copyright Office ruling
The Copyright Office may have just lifted some weight off the shoulders of songwriters all around by making sure royalties are going to the right people. by Bobby Owsinski of. Continue reading

5 things I learned during my week without Spotify
Last week I shut off Spotify and spent time exploring its competitors. After all, if Spotify could close its offices for a week, why couldn’t I close what is usually. Continue reading

Meghan Trainor vs. Sam Smith: Comparing TikTok marketing strategies
Meghan Trainer and Sam Smith both recently released singles that have been hovering all around TikTok. However, each artist took a different approach, leading to different outcomes. Here’s the breakdown.. Continue reading

How much does Rise really help promote new music on Spotify?
Indie musician and music marketer Brian Hazard shares his experience with the Spotify music promotion service Rise. Keep reading to find out if it’s right for you. by Brian Hazard. Continue reading

How to make band rehearsals more productive
Band rehearsals generally serve one of three purposes – and chances are you’re squandering this valuable time. by Tony van Veen from the Disc Makers Blog One of the areas. Continue reading

Why every musician should post on Instagram Reels
If musicians are looking for a place to market and promote themselves, Instagram Reels are a good place to start, and here’s why. by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou Love them. Continue reading

‘For Your Consideration’ marketing for Grammy nominations
With Grammy season approaching, it’s time to wrack in those votes with a not-so-secret weapon called ‘For Your Consideration’ marketing. by Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Blog Voting for the GRAMMY‘s is. Continue reading

Indie Week online starts today with seminars, networking & more [FREE TICKETS & DISCOUNTS]
Indie Week kicks off today, Tuesday, Nov. 8, and runs thru this Saturday, Nov. 12. This annual online gathering features industry experts offering actionable advice on music licensing, artist development,. Continue reading

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AudioShake wins Music Tectonics music tech startup competition
Audioshake has won the Music Tectonics 2022 Conference’s Swimming with Narwhals music tech startups competition. Founded by Jessica Powell, AudioShake uses AI to open up songs to new monetization and creative. Continue reading

3 great ways musicians can raise money for a cause they believe in
Musicians hold a lot of power when it comes to influencing others. Here are a couple of ways you can take advantage of that power and use it for good…. Continue reading