Record labels are finally becoming less dependent on Spotify [Mark Mulligan]
Record labels and rightsholders may become more willing to stand up to Spotify as new revenues sources like Peloton, TikTok, and Facebook begin to positively affect their bottom lines. By. Continue reading
YouTube ad revenue jumped 84% in Q2
Thanks to a steady uptick in online consumer and business activity, YouTube’s advertising revenues ticked up a solid 84% in the second quarter of 2021, bringing in $7 billion. Guest. Continue reading
Fees waived again today as Bandcamp Fridays fan participation tops 800,000
As on the first Friday of every month since March of 2020, today Friday, August 6th Bandcamp is waiving its revenue share to help support artists and indie labels hurt. Continue reading
CD Baby named a YouTube Preferred Distributor
CD Baby has been named a charter member of the new YouTube Preferred Distributor program. CD Baby’s inclusion in the YouTube Preferred Distributor Program means that YouTube now recommends the. Continue reading
Streaming creates hype, but radio still drives engagement says a new study
A new study from the team at analytics platform Vibrate suggests that while streaming creates hype, radio is still better at driving long-term engagement. Vibrate analyzed 24,000 radio stations in. Continue reading
Look at what happens on the internet every 60 seconds
The internet is clearly a busy place, but just how busy is it? Here, we break down every that goes on online in the span of a single minute. Spoiler. Continue reading
8 things every indie musician should have with them at all times
As a scrappy do-it-yourselfer in a tough industry, there are certain essentials you keep on your person at all times, for any occasion when you’re struck by inspiration or have. Continue reading
How I made $300 off music in one hour [Case Study]
In a world where live shows are still tenuous and streaming revenues are often pitiably small, artists are always looking for ways to earn extra income from their music. In. Continue reading
How to create demand for your music
As an artist, your number one job is to create demand for your music, something that should be done through patience and dedication to your craft, rather than through constant. Continue reading
13 questions you should ask a potential band member
The stakes couldn’t be any higher when it comes to choosing a new band member, as the decision can easily make or break a musical project. Here, industry consultant Bobby. Continue reading
