Twitter expands ‘Spaces’ audio to anyone with 600+ followers
Twitter has announced updates to its Clubhouse like audio platform Spaces, including upcoming features and lowering the threshold to just 600 followers. Those who have a reasonable following on Twitter. Continue reading
1000+ artists tell the government “the horror has no end” regarding Germany’s new copyright law
In response to the latest encroachment on artists’ rights, German artists are speaking out against the German government in response to the country’s wildly unpopular (at least among musicians) new. Continue reading
AFM, SAG-AFTRA distributes $70M to rightsholders
The AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund – an income source that most musicians barely know exists – has announced a record $70 million distribution. The AFM &. Continue reading
How to promote your patronage platform, boost your monthly music revenue
Patronage remains one of the best ways for artists to generate consistent and significant revenue from their fans. Here we look at how to most effectively promote your patronage platform. Continue reading
Sushant KC Demonstrates Pursuing Music Is A Viable Path In Nepal
Here, we learn how Sushant KC, a self-taught musician from Kathmandu, was able to prove that pursuing music is a viable career path in Nepal in an area where doing. Continue reading
Independent Venue Preservation Initiative launches crowdfunding campaign to support music venues
The Independent Venue Preservation Initiative recently unveiled it’s new Subscribe to Live program, a micro-donation funded initiative aimed at supporting indie music venues in the bay area. Guest post from. Continue reading
SBA says no SVOG funds for desperate venues before late May
The SBA nows says that no Shuttered Venue Operating Grant (SVOG) funds would be awarded to desperate independent venues, promoters, and agents before the end of May. In December, more. Continue reading
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Square now owns TIDAL. Could this finally create the ‘virtuous cycle’ that musicians need?
Jay Z has completed the $350 million sale of 80% of music streaming service TIDAL to Jack Dorsey’s digital payments and financial services company Square. (more)
Pharrell on record labels: ‘No one should own you’
“You shouldn’t walk into a company and say, ‘I’m gonna make this record,’ said Pharrell speaking at last week’s United Master SelectCom music conference. “They give you an advance then. Continue reading
