Spotify expands Fresh Finds to support independent artists
Spotify has added a new program to support independent artists centered around its popular Fresh Finds playlist. Fresh Finds is often the first official Spotify playlist placement for new independent. Continue reading
Why resilience is so important for musicians
Despite an abundance of exciting new music, these are tough times for artists trying to make in an industry that has never been particularly forgiving. Here, Patrick McGuire explains why. Continue reading
Grammys revise Award rules, release 2021-22 deadlines
The Grammys released their newest calendar Wednesday along with some significant rules and eligibility changes. The biggest change is the expansion of eligibility for credited producers, songwriters, and engineers in. Continue reading
Want to make money with music but have no fans? NO PROBLEM!
Although cultivating a devoted audience is often thought of as the main way to earn money through music, there are actually several lucrative revenue streams that don’t require you to. Continue reading
Redefining what it means to be successful in the music business [Video]
Stardom has never been an easy thing to achieve in music business, and while that isn’t changing anytime soon, how we think of success in music business can. Here, we. Continue reading
Jason Isbell, Valerie June, Amythyst Kiah lead Americana Music Awards nominees 2021
The nominees for the 20th annual Americana Honors & Awards were announced at Nashville’s new National Museum of African American Music yesterday. The winners will be announced at the Americana. Continue reading
Facebook, Instagram now allow users to hide “LIKE” counts, but should you?
Instagram and Facebook users now have the option to hide public “LIKE” counts. Facebook explains why: “We heard from people and experts was that not seeing like counts was beneficial. Continue reading
Best music business advice anyone can offer [Op-ed]
Here, James Shotwell shares how one conversation transformed his idea of what success in the music industry looks like, and how it is achieved. Guest post by James Shotwell of. Continue reading
How the music industry failed to answer Marvin Gaye’s call: “What’s Going On”
In year full of anniversary’s Marvin Gaye’s classic 1971 hit “What’s Going On” is turning 50. Here, Fred Jacobs explores the risks Gaye took in creating the song, and how. Continue reading
How musicians are still being affected by the pandemic
While producers and solo artists have certainly struggled during the pandemic, bands have been hit especially hard, with lockdown cutting into revenue, forcing many to explore new creative directions, and. Continue reading
