TIDAL adds direct payments, fan-centered royalties but new free tier could mean net loss for artists
UPDATED: TIDAL has added a robust free listening tier in the US as well as new direct-to-artist payments that, while limited, go beyond most of its competitors. UPDATE: An earlier. Continue reading
Sustainable music merch ideas for the holidays
Some merchandise production can be bad for the environment, so here are some more eco-friendly suggestions, making a perfect gift for the holidays. A guest post by Randi Zimmerman of. Continue reading
FREE THE PANDORA 10: Artists To Watch in 2022
Pandora has shared its 2022 Artists To Watch picks. Dubbed The Pandora Ten, these artists are seen as most likely to breakthrough in the next year. The list is a combination of. Continue reading
How TikTok influences German charts: Comeback of the catalog
TikTok changes the music industry yet again by affecting the charts in Germany. Guest post by Jannick Steinke, Sebastian Gorki, Valerian Dilger of How Music Charts and Chartmetic Background Social media platforms. Continue reading
A guide to Music Branding 2021 and beyond
These days, branding is one of the most important aspects of a music career. Keep reading to find out how it has changed in the digital and how it can. Continue reading
Get out of your funk (No, not the genre of music)
Being stuck in a “funk” is just part of the creative process. Here are some helpful tips to breaking through those artistic blocks so you can keep doing what you. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Astroworld • music on socials • alternative monetization & more
Episode #66 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” is now live. Episode #66 This week on the YMC podcast,. Continue reading
Midemlab names Best In Music Tech winners 2021
Winners of the Midemlab music tech startup competition were named yesterday at this year’s Midem Digital online convention. The 20 finalists to present their projects at this year’s Midem were. Continue reading
Tom Petty, Rick Rubin give free masterclass in collaboration, songwriting, music production
A new documentary available free on YouTube offers an extensive look at the creative process of Tom Petty and producer Rock Rubin. “Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free – The. Continue reading
How much do music streaming services pay artists in 2021?
Ever wondered how many streams it takes for an artist to make money? Read on to find out this year’s pay rates for artists on popular streaming plattforms. A guest. Continue reading
TuneCore adds ‘social first’ music distribution pre-release option
TuneCore has added a new distribution option that onboards music only to social media networks prior to releasing it to streaming and download platforms. While most DIY distributors offer artists. Continue reading
