RIAA: Recorded music revenue increased by 27% in first half of 2021
New numbers out from the Recording Industry Association of America reveal that recorded music revenues were up by 27% during the first half of 2021, with growth primarily driven by. Continue reading
#MUSICIANS: 5 things you need to say no to
Whether it’s time, money, or both, you have a finite number of resources available to you as an artist, meaning not every “opportunity” is one you should necessarily say yes. Continue reading
Fugees reunite for Global Citizen Live campaign, tour + how to get tickets for tomorrow’s NYC show!
UPDATED: A reunited Fugees have partnered with Global Citizen for a special NYC performance Wednesday to kick off a campaign to end the hunger and shine a spotlight on the. Continue reading
Universal Music stock jumps 40% as investors flock to IPO
UPDATED: Universal Music Group stock shot up almost 40% in the first hours of trading Tuesday, following its IPO. By mid-day on the Amsterdam exchange where UMG was trading, the. Continue reading
Sony leads $12.2M Tracklib funding round
Pre-cleared original music sampling platform Tracklib has added $12.2 million in funding in a round led by the Sony Innovation Fund. In addition to Sony, the funding comes from existing. Continue reading
Middle-class musicians need niche, not scale [Mark Mulligan]
While streaming means less revenue than physical goods for middle-class musicians, it does deliver a larger and very monetizable audience writes Mark Mulligan of MIDiA. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA. Continue reading
#Musicians Take Note: Spotify has expanded Music + Talk availability
Spotify has further expanded its robust Music + Talk podcast format to musicians and other creators across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Music + Talk allows musicians and. Continue reading
6 creative ways to support all indie artists right now
The return of some shows and tours might make it seem as though the music industry is starting to get back to normal, but this is far from the reality,. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast #58: Record revenue growth • music discovery • Sonicly for crowdfunding • more
A new edition of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast is now live. Episode #58 On this 58th edition of. Continue reading
Embracing Hispanic & Latinx heritage in the U.S. music industry
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage month, we’re looking at different organizations in and around the music industry working to amplify and empower Hispanic and Latinx communities in the United States.. Continue reading
