Music festival ticket prices are soaring, two new analyses confirm
Going to a festival has always been expensive. But if you’ve been feeling that things have gotten worse as the pandemic winds down and live music ramps up, there are. Continue reading
‘The Way Music Died’ is a free MUST WATCH short film on streaming’s dark side
WATCH HERE NOW: For this short documentary filmmakers sat down with music industry professionals to discuss how streaming platforms like Spotify are affecting artists and the quality of modern music.. Continue reading
7 secrets to a long and successful music career
Keith Jopling of MIDiA. Song Sommelier and The Art Of Longevity podcast shares seven ‘secrets’ to longevity in music and the music business. by THE SONG SOMMELIER This year I. Continue reading
9 things you need to know BEFORE you market any music
Marketing your music is not as easy as sharing it on social media. Here are 9 things you should expect when you start your marketing journey. by GREG MAJEWSKI from CD. Continue reading
How new mechanical royalties could affect indie labels [Chris Castle]
Music Industry expert Chris Castle goes in-depth on how newer record labels may be positively and negatively affected if mechanical rates increase. by CHRIS CASTLE of Music Tech Policy Price. Continue reading
Spotify develops Community, replaces Concert Hub with Live Events Feed
Spotify is actively developing a new feature called Community that surfaces your friends’ activity on the streamer and had relaunched its Concert Hub as Live Events Feed. Spotify Community Reaction. Continue reading
AFL-CIO, America’s largest union, backs American Music Fairness Act
The AFL-CIO, America’s largest union is officially backing US Congressional efforts to get musicians paid when their songs are played on broadcast radio. The American Federation of Labor and Congress. Continue reading
5 biggest Spotify mistakes musicians make
You may have been told a million times on how to market and distribute music on Spotify. Well…here’s what NOT to do. by CHRIS ROBLEY from CD Baby’s DIY Musician blog. Continue reading
15 best FREE DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations)
Music tech alone accumulates a hefty bill. Here are 15 free DAWs that will help you save some money while creating quality sounds. by DITTO MUSIC Making music is a. Continue reading
Canada to demand $770M yearly for local creators from Spotify, YouTube, TikTok
Canada is on track to passing legislation that will all require audio and video streaming services to pay an estimated $770 million into a fund to help Canadian musicians and. Continue reading
