#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
BandLab raises US$65M for diverse portfolio of music creation services
BandLab has closed a Series B round totaling $65 million at a $315 milliuon valuation. Singapore based BandLab is building a diverse portfolio of music-related business that includes ReverbNation, manufacturers. Continue reading
Debunking the 60,000 songs uploaded to Spotify a day myth [Bill Werde]
Bill Werde is a former Billboard Editorial Director and Director of The Bandier Program for Music and the Entertainment Industries of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.. Continue reading
How to integrate sustainability, activism into an indie music career
Independent musicians Ayoni and Malin Pettersen talk about their experience and cahre tips on leading a sustainable and involved music career. by Meredith Nadeau from The Orchard’s Daily Rind The. Continue reading
