YouTube bans ‘Musical Creator’ account for DMCA takedown fraud
While few would debate the need for the DMCA takedowns on YouTube, many can attest to a myriad of mistakes and abuse. Here Techdirt’s Timothy Geigner “celebrates” a long-overdue music-related. Continue reading
Spotify adds Artist, Genre, City charts, new Promo Cards
Spotify has expanded its chart offering and created a new Charts destination website to showcase them all. In addition to the usual song, album, viral, country, and global charts, Spotify. Continue reading
UMG chief Grainge under fire for earning more than all UK songwriters combined
UK politicians and songwriter advocates are taking aim at Universal Music Group head Lucien Grainge for the size of his 2021 compensation particularly when compared to funds received by the. Continue reading
How much of an average salary do consumers actually spend on streaming?
Do you listen to your music on a top streaming platform like Apple Music or Spotify? Read about the financial and environmental impacts of streaming music. Guest post by Chris. Continue reading
How to market music when you hate the idea of genres
Sticking to one genre your entire music career can be boring for you and your listeners. So here are some tips on marketing your music while escaping genre constraints. Guest. Continue reading
Thinking like an artist manager with RAC manager Zael Ellenhorn
Straight from the industry professionals, learn how to be an artist manager by thinking about psychology, social media marketing, and building a fanbase. Guest post by Rutger Ansley Rosenborg from. Continue reading
World’s Worst Album Covers go on display
A private collection of some of the world’s worst album covers has been put on public display in the UK “There’s the album cover with the band as rabbits or. Continue reading
The music industry ‘Holiday Slowdown’ is coming very soon
Every industry has its slow seasons. Learn about how and when the music industry pumps its breaks for the holidays. A guest post by James Shotwell of HaulixDaily The end. Continue reading
#IRespectMusic: U.S. middle-class musicians are worth fighting for
Musician and advocate Blake Morgan lays out the plight of the middle-class musician and why now is the time to push for the passage of The American Music Fairness Act.. Continue reading
Why we all need live music
You can only get so much out of listening to your favorite song on your phone. In this post, learn about why experiencing a live performance is actually physically and. Continue reading