QUICK HITS: Springsteen DWI • Troy Carter joins SoundCloud • Sony/ATV rebrands • big NY venues reopen • more
Bruce Springsteen was charged for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving in his home state of New Jersey. According to the New York Post, a spokesperson for the National Park. Continue reading
Full list of 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees: Jay Z, Foo Fighters, Devo, Carol King, and more
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has named the nominees for 2021 induction, with the likes of Jay-Z, Carole King, The Foo Fighters, and Mary J. Blige all in. Continue reading
Trigger cities could be the key to expanding your audience
When it comes to growing your audience, new data emphasizes the importance of targeting cities that spark favorable algorithmic effects on music streaming platforms (AKA ‘trigger cities’). Guest post by. Continue reading
Equitable streaming payments and unintended consequences on artist income [Mark Mulligan]
How streaming music payments are calculated is front and center in UK Parliament hearings, but the implications are massive for artists, labels and the streaming services themselves. By Mark Mulligan. Continue reading
Music productivity hack: IFTTT that will save you time and nerves
For artists looking for ways to be more productive (and aren’t we all) Sara-Lena Probst suggests the ultimate efficiency tool IFTTT – a free platform that helps all your products. Continue reading
Our 7 favorite songwriting blogs for a hit of inspiration
With the embarrassment of riches that is internet advice, finding useful, high quality advice on the art of songwriting can feel overwhelming. To make things a little easier, we here. Continue reading
Ready to Record? Equipment musicians need for more successful sessions
When you’re finally ready to share your songwriting with the world, it’s important not to botch the message by using shoddy equipment. Here, we break down some of the essentials. Continue reading
Spotify patents tech to monitor your speech, infer emotion
In the ‘doesn’t seem creepy at all’ department, streaming’s king of the ring, Spotify, recently received approval for a patent detailing the use of microphones to determine listeners’ emotional state,. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Sound Diplomacy, Record Union, One Media iP, One Fiinix Live, Warner-Chappell
Sound Diplomacy, the respected consultancy delivering economic growth through music, have expanded their North American division with the appointment of Kate Durio as its first CEO of North America. Durio. Continue reading
Dolly Parton calls for support of indie live music venues
Dolly Parton has called on her fans to support America’s independent live music venues as they try to weather the extended shutdown of the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the. Continue reading
