Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ Campaign: A study in the power of self-promotion
While there are those in the music industry that look down on self-promotion, arguing that creative work should speak for itself. While a nice thought, the reality is that most. Continue reading
Artist’s guide to earning money from YouTube channel memberships
Thanks to a handy feature on YouTube, fans are now able to support the channels of their favorite artist via monthly ‘channel membership’ fees. Here, we look at how you. Continue reading
MusibBiz Weekly Podcast: ‘Linktree solves so many problems’
This week on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast co-hosts and veteran music marketers Michael Branvold and Jay Gilbert dive into Linktree with Sammy Kaufman, the company’s Music Lead. Linktree is. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Tunecore • Brooklyn Made • SACEM • Shore Fire • Downwrite
TuneCore has named Erica Clayton to the newly created position of Senior Director, Client Success for the company. Clayton joined Tunecore in 2019. She then grew the department from a small. Continue reading
Why releasing your album on vinyl is essential
Although delicate and cumbersome to deal with, vinyl is an absolute must for modern artists looking to make an impact with fans. Here, we break down why this old-school format. Continue reading
Muso adds $2M for live booking platform
As live music crawls out of lockdown, booking and gig marketing startup Muso has raised $2 for international expansion. Muso previously raised $1.5 million in a 2019 seed round and. Continue reading
Musicians are 4X more likely to suffer hearing loss + 4 tips to protect yourself
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, so messaging about NIHL (Noise-Induced Hearing Loss) is everywhere. But less publicized is the disproportionate effect that it has on musicians. Musicians are. Continue reading
Spotify For Artists, Song Start launch free music education series with John Legend, Phoebe Bridgers, Charli XCX, more
Spotify for Artists has partnered with Song Start to launch a free music education video and podcast series starring A-list artists and music executives. Song Start was co-founded by songwriters. Continue reading
Prioritize mental health in music with Sound Mind Live
In an industry where prioritizing mental health can be particularly challenging, organizations like Sound Mind – which emphasize the importance of open discussion regarding mental health – are more important. Continue reading
Spotify expands creator access to video podcasts via Anchor
Spotify is expanding its video podcast offering for both creators and listeners through Anchor. Now, creators who apply for access to video capabilities in Anchor can publish their video podcasts. Continue reading
