Musician’s Guide To Monetizing Music On Every Platform
A number of newer, non-traditional methods for artists to make money off their music have cropped up over the past few years, provided much-needed additional revenue streams. Here, we’re helping. Continue reading
6 Things About Music Promotion We All Love
In this piece, we look at six elements of indie music promotion we’ve all come to know and love, and how to best integrate them into your marketing strategy. Guest. Continue reading
Apple Music Claims “Record Year” But Offers No User Stats
Apple offered a companywide overview of 2020 yesterday including a declaration of Apple Music’s “record year,” but offered no subscriber count or other stats to back up the claim. The. Continue reading
9 Music Business Predictions For 2021
To say the past year has been a wild ride for the music industry would be to understate things, and while 2021 will likely be similarly unpredictable, we have a. Continue reading
Sony Acquires J. Erving’s Human Re Sources From Troy Carter’s Q&A
Sony Music Entertainment has announced the acquisition of LA-based artist distribution and services company Human Re Sources from Troy Carter’s Q&A. The company will become part of Sony’s The Orchard. Continue reading
Why Live Streamed Concerts Are Here To Stay
Although both artists and fans are eager to get back to in-person concerts, the massive boom in livestreamed concerts since the pandemic began will continue long after venues reopen. Guest. Continue reading
Snarky Free Bot Analyzes Your Taste In Music
“Judge My Spotify” is an AI bot from The Pudding that offers a critical view of your musical taste and isn’t afraid to call you out for it. The free. Continue reading
Does The 1000 Trues Fans Theory Work In 2021?
The 1,000 Fan theory – an idea that 1,000 ‘true’ fans are enough to sustain an artist’s career – has been trumpeted in the music biz for a number of. Continue reading
Billie Eilish, Brandi Carlile, Wilco, Phoebe Bridgers, Fleet Foxes, More Auction Custom Yeti Coolers To Raise Crew Nation Relief Funds
Billie Eilish, her brother Finneas, Brandi Carlile, Wilco, Phoebe Bridgers (pictured), and Fleet Foxes are among the artists auctioning customized Yeti Coolers to raise money to help out of work. Continue reading
Electronic Frontier Foundation On New ‘Disastrous’ Copyright Proposal
Several controversial copyright bills were snuck into the recent spending package. Now the EFF looks at the latest “disastrous” copyright legislation under Congressional consideration. By Katharine Trendacosta of the Electronic. Continue reading
How To Share Spotify Tracks & Podcasts On Instagram [VIDEO]
It’s super easy to let your fans know about your new track or some new music you’re into – whether it’s a song, an album, an artist, or a podcast. Continue reading
