My journey down a wonderful rabbit hole: Discovering music by women composers
In this piece, musician Erica Ann Sipes takes us on a delightful journey of uncovering and performing music created exclusively by female composers throughout history. Guest post by Erica Ann. Continue reading
CD Baby artist payments up 26% in 2020 including 111% YouTube Music growth
[UPDATED] CD Baby saw revenue from Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services increase 14% in 2020, bringing in over $125 million in streaming revenue for their artists last year.. Continue reading
Are streaming services really that bad for David Crosby and other classic artists?
David Crosby has sold his recorded music and publishing rights which includes his work in the Byrds, Crosby & Nash, Crosby Stills and Nash, and Crosby Stills Nash and Young. Continue reading
TuneCore adds free educational programs, VIP service, and certified status
TuneCore has launched two new programs designed to empower independent artists: TuneCore Rewards and TuneCore Certified. TuneCore Certified awards artists with digital plaques to celebrate milestones for total streams achieved. Continue reading
6 big tips for increasing TikTok engagement with your music brand
TikTok has become a major driver of music promotion and discovery across a broad swathe of demographics, and artists would be ill-advised to miss out. Here, we look at six. Continue reading
What are NFTs and how are Kings Of Leon, Grimes, 3LAU making millions selling them?
What are NFT’s and why are musicians embracing them? Grimes sold $5.8 million of them in the first 20 minutes as part of a digital art auction. 3lau (aka Justin. Continue reading
Your band’s first gig: How to prepare for your performance
After spending so much time assembling your band and honing your craft, the prospect of playing your first show is certainly exciting, but can also be intimidating. Here, we look. Continue reading
4 essentials for improving your garage band
Getting your garage band (not the software) from its scrappy infancy to a polished set of musicians ready to perform takes more than just practice (although that’s critical as well).. Continue reading
Soundcloud introduces ‘fan-powered royalties’ plan aimed at paying artists more fairly
While it may seem like an obvious solution to many, Soundcloud’s introduction of ‘fan-powered royalties’ – whereby listeners only give money to the artists they’re actually listening to – is. Continue reading
Square buys $297M majority stake in TIDAL, pledges ‘economic empowerment’ for musicians
Square has made a $297 million investment in TIDAL that will give the financial services company a significant majority ownership stake in the Jay-Z led music streamer. TIDAL will operate. Continue reading
