
SoundCloud to add direct payments to artists
SoundCloud will soon launch an option for fans to pay artists directly, according to multiple sources. New SoundCloud artist-to-fan direct payment plans could be the kind of game-changing development that. Continue reading

Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
In our tips and advice section this week, we got into YouTube monetization for artists, how a social media detox can benefit your career, common mistakes all musicians seem to. Continue reading

REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this look back at the past week’s music industry news, we cover music’s new $200M player, Spotify’s tumbling stock, yet another cancelled Coachella, and more! Music Has A New. Continue reading

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: COVID Venue • Discerning Your Niche • Preparing For A Concert • More
On MusicThinkTank this week, our contributors shared articles on how to COVID-proof you venue, how to discern your niche, the best way to prepare for a concert, and more! Owen. Continue reading

Mindfulness Can Help You Unlock Your Musical Potential: Here’s How
Mindfulness and mindful practices are often touted as a route to happiness and success in your chosen pursuit, and music is no exception. That said, what is mindfulness all about,. Continue reading

Life Style Design And How It Works In Music
In this piece, David Andrew Weibe walks us through his very bumpy journey to musical success, and offers some pointers on how organize the progression of your own music industry. Continue reading

COVID-Proofing Your Venue
While anything resembling a normal live show is still a distant pin-prick on the horizon, the information and science we have gathered surrounding the coronavirus means that, with proper precaution,. Continue reading

7 Things Musicians Ought To Be Investing Money In
Like with running any small time business, being a musician full time means you need to be smart about where you sink your money. Here, we look at seven of. Continue reading

YouTube Monetization For Musicians
YouTube monetization is an essential source of revenue for musicians, but is just one of several channels through which artists can earn money off the platform. Here, we break down. Continue reading
Last Week In Music Industry Commentary
From the commentary section this week, we have results and recommendations based on a Mechanical Licensing Collective survey, why Sony’s new deal cements its position as an indie powerhouse, what. Continue reading