
Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y & Indie music
In our tips and advice section this week, we offered do-it-yourself artists some guidance on how to collaborate (remotely) with other musicians, the social media secrets no one is telling. Continue reading

REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review
In this rewind through the music industry news of the past week, we revisit the disruptive trends shaping music and entertainment in 2021, those songwriters who have managed to perfectly. Continue reading

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Legal Protections • Your Band’s Image • Improve Your Songwriting • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared articles on legal protections every artist should have, how to better define your bands image, what you can do to improve your songwriting,. Continue reading

3 disruptive trends shaping music and entertainment in 2021 and beyond
The analysts at MIDiA have identified and tracked three disruptive trends shaping the music and entertainment industries in 2021 and beyond. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music Industry. Continue reading

Music APIs are exactly what the industry needs – Here’s why
While the music industry demonstrated an impressive ability to bounce back thanks to its early adoption of streaming, keeping that momentum going will require a streamlining of the process through. Continue reading

Songwriters who have captured the essence of the pandemic
As we approach a year of lockdown, many of us have been stewing alone with our feelings for some time, including several great songwriters. Here, we look a few standout. Continue reading

Christina Bulbenko & Rex Broome, co-Founders of Big Stir Records [A2IM featured exec]
In this edition of A2IM’s featured exec, we meet Christina Bulbenko & Rex Broome, community organizers and co-founders of the artist first Burbank, CA-based Big Stir Records. Guest post from. Continue reading

4 ways to collaborate with musicians from across the globe
With the ongoing pandemic forcing artists to work together remotely, some of the challenges of this long distance collaboration can also give rise to certain opportunities. Guest post from the. Continue reading

Dolly Parton tells TN: ‘No statues, please.”
Dolly Parton has gently requested that the Tennessee legislature scrap an effort to erect a statue of the beloved country music icon. Dolly Parton said she was “honored and humbled”. Continue reading

Branson is back with Virgin Music relaunch, UMG Caroline Rebrand
Universal Music Group has announced plans to breathe new life into the Virgin Music brand with the launch of a new record label and artist services division and the rebranding. Continue reading