
How to press and distribute your vinyl using Diggers
With Vinyl sales still on the rise, it’s important to find the right supplier. A2IM member Diggers Factory throws it hat into the ring, Indie Spotlight via A2IM Diggers Factory. Continue reading

7 ways to prepare for a band interview
Interviews can be stressful, especially when you are put on the spot. Here are some strategies that can help you go into your next interview confidently. by Carla Malrowe of Bandzoogle. Continue reading

Why some Japanese Artists are hard to find on Spotify
Japan’s enormous local music market means that the more the Japanese music industry embraces streaming, the bigger Japanese music artists will get worldwide. by Miran Miyano from Chartmetric Japan might. Continue reading

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Spotify is closing all of its offices next week [This Is Not A Joke]
We’re hoping that no one runs into a problem with their new release next week, because Spotify is closing all offices as part of its second annual Wellness Week initiative.. Continue reading

What do your favorite fashion brands say about your music taste?
Using the Chartmetric Brands page, we look at the top artists for fans of streetwear brands Supreme, Stüssy, and Converse. by Sarah Kloboves of Chartmetric It’s hard to imagine a. Continue reading

The MLC is sitting on more than $500M due songwriters, rightsholders [Chris Castle]
Chris Castle is not one to minch words and he believes that the ‘non-profit’ Mechanical Licencing Collective is about to be blamed for some “grubby practices” as Congress demands that. Continue reading

How to create your own Wikipedia page as a musician, creator
When people look your name up, whether or not you have a Wikipedia page is going to affect their first impression of you. Here’s how you can save your rep. Continue reading

Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month: Why representation is so important
The BIPOC community still need more representation in the media, by ALEJANDRA ORELLANA of The Orchard In honor of Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month, The Orchard interviewed a few of. Continue reading

Spotify will not match Apple, YouTube subscription hikes, for now
Spotify will not follow Apple Music and YouTube’s lead in raising subscription rates, CEO Daniel Ek said during a Q3 earnings call Thursday. On Monday, Apple announced that it is. Continue reading

Spotify stock sank Tuesday after mixed Q3 Report
Spotify shares fell as much as 7% in after-hours trading Tuesday after reporting Q3 earnings that narrowly beat analyst expectations. Some of the drag came after Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Continue reading