Apple Music adds ‘search by record label’
Apple Music has added the ability to search for music by record label. Apple’s new label search feature is both useful to fans looking for music similar to their favorites. Continue reading
AEG’s Dan Beckerman weighs in on concert industry recovery on CNBC [Video]
CEO of AEG appeared on CNBC recently, sharing what came off as a fairly optimistic assessment of where how the live music sector is looking as we continue to recover. Continue reading
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UMG, Believe and the productization of music [MARK MULLIGAN]
A hedge fund buying 10% of UMG and Believe’s $400M IPO are part of a trend fundamentally reshaping the music industry. “This trend, with good cause, has been referred to. Continue reading
Women lead RIAA Gold & Platinum Awards May 2021
Kacey Musgrave, Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion, and Dua Lipa are among the May 2021 recipients of RIAA Gold & Platinum Awards. See the full list of new and past. Continue reading
The secret guide to smarter music marketing in 2021
Music marketing has never been easy but, as James Shotwell here explains, a shift in perspective, and understanding of how contemporary fandoms work, can help pave the way to significant. Continue reading
MusicBrainz: Organizing music in the public interest
The Electonic Frontier Foundation’s Danny O’Brien looks at the public interest internet and MusicBrainz free music metadata project. Guest post by Danny O’Brien from the Electronic Frontier Foundation This blog. Continue reading
6 keys to success on Patreon
For most independent artists, developing reliable income streams is difficult, and as many learned over the last year merch and live performances don’t always provide a stable revenue stream. Patreon,. Continue reading
Measuring metrics to increase your music income
When it comes to your music, data is money. Here, we outline the key metrics you need to monitor in order to make effective decisions and bring in more money. Continue reading
8 beginner songwriter mistakes, how to fix them
Everyone has to start somewhere, and while it takes time to become a good songwriter, fixing these common mistakes can help expedite that process, and put you on the road. Continue reading
