
Indie Labels Urged To Participate In MIDiA’s ‘Definitive’ Global Survey
MIDiA is conducting a major study of independent label revenue and all are urged to participate. MIDiA conducted this survey for years on behalf of the Worldwide Independent Network and. Continue reading

How To Best Insult A Rock Band?
In the wake of the Goo Goo Dolls enduring the devastating slight of being referred to as a “classic rock band,” Fred Jacobs explores how different bands and artists handle. Continue reading

Beat Licensing 101 – Creator’s Guide
In this guide, Chris Dampier takes a deep dive into what every beat maker needs to know when it comes to licensing their work, including the difference between master royalties. Continue reading

4 Ways To Prepare For A Wedding Gig
As anyone who’s attended a wedding knows, the music – whether it’s a live band or a DJ – can easily make or break the experience for everyone involved. Here. Continue reading

AJR Brothers Jack And Ryan Discuss ‘Bang,’ Concert Livestream, Tour Tips
In this piece, Jack and Ryan – two thirds of the sibling band AJR – chat about the importance of writing bad songs, tour tips, and successfully pulling off livestream. Continue reading

Label Better Noise Music Makes Mediabase History
In addition to being named the #1 Mainstream Rock Label of 2020, Better Noise Music – the label behind groups like Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach – has. Continue reading

Your Morning Coffee Episode 18: Streaming Income, Festivals In 2021 & More
Episode #18 of the “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly Music News for the New Music Business” podcast with Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart is live. Episode #18 Highlights On this episode of. Continue reading

EU Vinyl Market To Grow 6% Annually
The vinyl record market in Europe will grow by $91.94 million, progressing at a compound annual growth rate of 6% from 2020 – 2024. 41% of the market’s growth is. Continue reading

NIVA Testifies Before Congress To Lobby For #SaveOurStages: WATCH LIVE @ 10 AM ET TODAY
Adam Hartke, co-chair of The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) Advocacy Committee and owner of WAVE and The Cotillion in Wichita, Kansas will testify before the Senate Committee on Commerce. Continue reading

Spotify Wrapped Was Developed By An Intern In 3 Months
Spotify’s popular year end Wrapped feature was developed by an intern in just three months, according to a new report. Independent artist Jewel Ham took to Twitter to share the. Continue reading