Chicago distributes free Lollapalooza tickets to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
In the latest effort to encourage more of its citizens to get the COVID-19 vaccine, public health officials in Chicago are now offering free passes to Lollapalooza in exchange for. Continue reading
Spotify eyes expansion into live, virtual events [REPORT]
Spotify is reportedly exploring a deeper commitment to both virtual and live concerts in hopes of enhancing its relationship with artists and adding a new revenue stream for them and. Continue reading
Live streamer Mandolin adds $12M in funding
Music live streaming service Mandolin has closed a $12M Series A funding round, co-led by 645 Ventures and Foundry Group, with returning investments from High Alpha and TIME Ventures. Given. Continue reading
Pandora AMP adds robust Track Reporting as free Artist Audio Messages pass 12B listens
Pandora’s free artist marketing platform AMP has added Track Reporting providing deeper insights into a tracks’ performance on the platform. The new feature goes beyond stream counts to shows how. Continue reading
5 ways to influence the Spotify algorithm to reach new listeners and convert them to fans
Like so many systems, streaming algorithms can be gamed, and Spotify’s is no different. Here, we look at five techniques for influencing Spotify’ algorithm to reach new listeners and turn. Continue reading
How to market music on TikTok, Triller, Instagram Reels
Johnny Cloherty of Songfluencer discusses marketing music on TikTok, Triller and more on this new episode of the Music Bis Weekly podcast. Songfluencer strategically matches music to key tastemaker influencers. Continue reading
Artist’s guide to recording, releasing, and promoting an album in 90 days
From conception to finished product – in this piece, we walk you through how to plan and organize all the actions and decisions that go into budgeting, rehearsing, and recording. Continue reading
@TheBlakeMorgan on the American Music Fairness Act launch and #IRespectMusic [Interview]
In this interview, Blake Morgan, one of the driving forces behind the American Music Fairness Act, discusses the legislation’s launch, and what the #irespectmusic community can do to help support. Continue reading
Midem Africa continues online free today and tomorrow
The Midem Afrika pan-African music industry conference continues free online today through Thursday, July 1st. Midem Africa will highlight the African music industries including trends and opportunities, and offer insights. Continue reading
Nile Rogers re-elected as Songwriters Hall of Fame Board Chair
A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee himself, guitar legend Nile Rogers has been once again unanimously re-elected to serve as the board chair of the organization. Guest post from Celebrity. Continue reading
