REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this flip back through the past week’s music industry news, we check back in on a UK PRO’s unreasonable payment demands, what the music biz might look like in. Continue reading
Ticketed Streams Exploded In 2020, But Expect More Growth In 2021 [MIDiA Virtual Concerts Report]
Top music industry analysts MIDiA have released the first comprehensive data-driven survey of live music live streaming. A major takeaway from the report is the explosive growth in ticketed live. Continue reading
Are Surprise Music Releases Right For You?
While following in the footsteps of industry stars like Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny by dropping a ‘surprise’ album can be tempting, this bombshell style of releasing music isn’t always. Continue reading
How To Sell Music To Strangers
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to make money as an indie artist. IN this piece we walk through the process of gradually getting to a point where you’re. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Ingrooves Adds Africa • ADA Signs Disruptive • Moves @ Glassnote • More
In this edition of Business Of Indie, indie distributor Ingrooves expands in Africa with the purchase of Electronode, ADA signs Dutch indie label Disruptive, the Glassnote family makes two major. Continue reading
How To Understand Fan Communities
As an artist, your fan base is ultimately critical to your success in the industry, but understanding how these communities work, and navigating your relationship with them can be complex.. Continue reading
UK PRO Demands Payment From Venue Not Playing Music Due To COVID Closure
Music collection organization PRS For Music has targeted a pub in Sheffield,UK demanding payment for a license to play music, despite the fact the pub has been shuttered for the. Continue reading
2021 Live Music Business Predictions
No one really predicted last year to be so devastating for live music, but with 2020 firmly in the rearview, we’re taking some educated guesses at what the next year. Continue reading
Facebook Pages redesign hides Likes, emphasizes Followers
Facebook is rolling out redesigned Facebook Pages to hide Likes, emphasize Followers, and add features that make it easier for musicians and creators to build community. New features include a. Continue reading
Recordings Of Noise Can Be More Profitable Than Music On Spotify
Just in case artists weren’t disheartened enough by how difficult it is to make money on Spotify, new data shows that generic, white noise ‘artists’ are pulling in hundreds of. Continue reading
