Do you really sound as bad as you think on stage?
Us musicians can be hard on ourselves sometimes, but is it for good reason? by Noa Kageyama, Ph.D. with SoundFly There’s a quote attributed to the violinist Jascha Heifetz in which he. Continue reading
The Art of Longevity: It’s always been the song
Songs may be getting shorter, and some writers and producers might well look to a formula when it comes to navigating the streaming algorithms, but really – the song remains. Continue reading
Pinterest adds music from WMG, Merlin, BMG
Pinterest is expanding the music catalog available to users of its TikTok-like short video feature “Idea Pins” via new licensing deals with Warner Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Merlin, and. Continue reading
5 tips for musicians to plan content ahead of time
Social media is crucial for music promotion, but who really has the time to post on every platform 3 times a day? Here’s how to save time so you can. Continue reading
What is A&R and how does it work?
A&R may be shorthand for Artist & Repertoire, but what does that mean, and how does it impact the average musician? From the Ditto Music Unsigned Advice blog If you. Continue reading
A Musician’s Guide to getting your music on Spotify
If you’re new to releasing music you should know it’s not a one-click process. Here’s everything you need to know to get started. by Randi Zimmerman from the Symphonic Blog. Continue reading
Court finds Slacker, LiveOne owe Soundexchange $9.7M in unpaid royalties
Last week, a California court ruled that Slacker and parent company LiveOne owed $9.7 million in unpaid royalties. The lawsuit was filed by SoundExchange, the performing rights organization charged with. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Pop struggles • Is the music industry really growing? • TikTok Music • more
Episode #114 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast is now live. Learn what they are discussing and listen to. Continue reading
Spotify is planning a $20 Premium tier, but will anyone care?
Multiple sources are reporting that Spotify will soon launch a new $19.99 per month Premium tier that will include HiFi audio and other exclusive features. First spotted as an option. Continue reading
Dan Nigro on persistence, producing pop stars, and pushing yourself
The former As Tall As Lions frontman shares his tactics for writing and producing great songs with an It-List of pop artists. by Ron Hart of Spotify For Artists Whether you’re. Continue reading