
TIDAL’s new free tier doesn’t have ads, so how do artists get paid?
TIDAL launched a free tier to its music streaming service yesterday that includes full access to its entire music catalog and playlists with “limited interruptions” at no cost. But unlike. Continue reading

Retailing for Musicians: Harnessing the power of direct-to-consumer sales
With streaming providing less than ideal revenue, direct to fan merchandise sales are a particularly important source of income for those artists who take the time to do it well,. Continue reading

How to make content production for musicians stress-free
Sharing your music with a larger online audience is amazing, but can also be a daunting task. Here are some ways to take away the stress of creating content as. Continue reading

Top Indie-Folk, Americana Spotify playlists and trigger cities
Keep reading this study on trigger cities to learn about the importance of different types of Spotify playlists for Indie Folk and Americana artists. By Terry Tompkins, Ulf Oesterle, Charles Alexander from. Continue reading

On new release Friday, what are pros and cons of releasing music midweek?
Friday is the “official” global new music release day. But finding the sweet spot to release your new music is crucial to its success. Here are a few of the. Continue reading

How make the most from Black Friday music merch sales
Black Friday is right around the corner, so keep reading to learn how to maximize your merchandise sales this year. A guest post by James Shotwell of Haulixdaily. The busiest. Continue reading

Who is Aimi what does the $20M it just raised mean for creators and AI-powered music?
Aimi has raised an impressive $20 million in a Series B funding round for its immersive, artist-driven AI-powered music platform. The round was led by Great Mountain Partners, which holds. Continue reading

LIVE NOW: Free Midem Digital global online conference wraps today
Global music conference Midem is free and online again today with an impressive lineup of speakers, panels, and networking opportunities. This week Midem presented an impressive diversity of programming –. Continue reading

Music and entertainment have important roles to play in the climate crisis [MIDiA]
The music and entertainment industries and the celebrities that power them must play a role in not just amplifying the climate crisis but also being a part of the solution. Continue reading

6 tips to guarantee a successful livestream
Putting on virtual performances will keep your fans on their toes, so here are 6 tips on how to create a successful livestream. A guest post by Bobby Owsinski of. Continue reading