Artists need an independent email management service
In an effort to escape the trainwreck that is Facebook, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Emma Swift highlighted the need for artists to use an independent email service. Guest post by Chris Castle. Continue reading
How to land your music on the TikTok ‘For You’ page
TikTok has gained a reputation in the music industry for its star-making power, particularly where its ‘For You’ page is concerned. Here, we explore how artists can land a spot. Continue reading
Facebook adds audio hub, expands live rooms, ‘audio Twitter’ app Soundbites
Facebook is expanding its push into live and recorded audio. Its multifaceted approach is designed to offer alternatives to everything from Clubhouse to Spotify and even an audio version of. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast #61: Economics of streaming • ‘Don’t screw artists’ • Artificial streaming • more
Episode 60 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast is live. Episode #61 On this latest edition of the YMC. Continue reading
The state of music live streaming 2021 and what to expect next [Mark Mulligan]
After explosive growth in 2020, music live streams are now competing with in-person concerts. Still, top MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan sees a second more focused growth phase for live streaming. Continue reading
How to create, crowdfund a vinyl release using QRATES
Taishi Fukuyama from QRATES.com joins Michael and Jay on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss vinyl. QRATES enables artists and labels to crowdfund a vinyl release. You can use. Continue reading
Independent artist’s guide to electronic press kits
Here, we break down what an electronic press kit (or EPK) is, why it’s essential that an artist have one, and how to go about putting one together. By Melanie. Continue reading
How to manage the relationship, expectations of artists and managers
As a manager, you’re tasked with the responsibility of keeping the demands of a career in the music industry from becoming too overwhelming and giving an artist the capacity to. Continue reading
Facebook test drives cross-posting to multiple groups
Facebook has been in the doghouse for a number of different reasons lately, so it’s curious that the platform is choosing right now to test a new feature that will. Continue reading
Spotify sells SoundBetter artist services marketplace to founders
Spotify has sold Soundbetter back to its founders. SoundBetter focuses on sourcing production\ and mixing services as well as background singers and musicians. Like its original acquisition of SoundBetter, details. Continue reading
