How to make more money from live gigs
Whether you’ve been touring for years or just starting and trying to book your first gig, working with a talent buyer has many benefits. by GREG MAJEWSKI from CD Baby’s DIY Musician. What. Continue reading
Soundcloud announces ‘Fan-Powered Friday,’ extra payments to creators
In a time when everyone is arguing over streaming royalties, Soundcloud offers a forward-thinking solution that fans and artists love. By James Shotwell from Haulix. The problem with music is. Continue reading
Spotify defied gravity but investors punished it anyway, stock hits all-time low
Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) fought multiple headwinds to deliver subscriber and revenue growth, but that was not enough for investors who pushed the stock down to an all-time low. Spotify’s monthly. Continue reading
#MusicNFT News: PIKOTARO + Zombie Zoo Keeper + OP3N • MoonPay + OneOf • Metaverse NFT Report • Social Justice NFTs • More
Japanese singer-songwriter, PIKOTARO, known for his YouTube hit, ‘Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen’ has collaborated with nine-year-old NFT phenomenon, Zombie Zoo Keeper to launch a project that brings together two internet sensations from both. Continue reading
4 things every musician should do before they go on tour
Now that live shows are back in full swing, you’re probably more than ready to get back on tour! As exciting as it is, there’s a lot to do before. Continue reading
How to network in the music industry’s ‘new normal’ in 2022
Unless you’re a true social butterfly, networking with promoters, bookers, members of the press and other pros in your scene is probably the most difficult part of being an indie. Continue reading
Spotify [SPOT] stock is down 60% since Jan. 1 after Wednesday selloff
UPDATE 2: Spotify stock ended Wednesday down 12.44% despite a Q1 report that showed both subscriber growth and rising revenue. That was not enough for investors who sent the stick. Continue reading
I Am The Night and how they took Black Metal global [Interview]
I Am The Night may be releasing its debut album in 2022, but it’s the culmination of a dream that Markus Vanhala has maintained for decades. A guest post by. Continue reading
Facebook introduces music clips in the comments
If emojis weren’t enough for you to express yourself, now Facebook allows its users to add music to their comments. Encouraging fans to do it might be a great new. Continue reading
Spotify adds users despite Joe Rogan, Russia exit, streaming fatigue
Spotify announced its Q1 2022 earnings and the streamer saw monthly active users (MAUs) jump 19% to 422 million year-over-year. Paid subscribers grew 15% to 182 million. This growth came. Continue reading
