Stats, Facts, Data Independent Artists Need To Know
Here Emmanuel Ojo provides some key stats and data that every indie artist cutting their own path through the music biz should be aware of. Guest post by Emmanuel Ojo. Continue reading
Pulse, A New Tech And Live Events Platform, To Launch At ILMC
Organizers for The International Live Music Conference announced the launch of Pulse, a new industry platform focused on the increasingly vital nexus of technology and live events. Created through a. Continue reading
Spotify’s Long Tail Of Artists Grew 42% In 2020
More than 60,000 artists had more than 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at some point during 2020. That’s up 42% from 42,000 in 2019. 6,500 of those artists released music. Continue reading
The Difference Between Owned, Paid, And Earned Media
For any artist, getting media exposure is important to the success of your music, but understanding the breakdown between owned, paid, and earned media is key to navigating the world. Continue reading
How To Plan A Successful Music Festival In 2021
Eventually, festivals will return, and the excitement of days on end filled with live music will once again be a reality. Meanwhile, planning and strategizing how to execute such an. Continue reading
Everything You Must Know To Host Socially Distant Events
While it’s hard to entirely eliminate risk when it comes to in-person events during a pandemic, the right planning and precautions can help make your next socially distant concert significantly. Continue reading
46 States, Federal Trade Commission Sue To Break Up Facebook
The US Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney Generals of 46 state governments plus Guam and the District of Columbia have sued Facebook, alleging the company maintains market dominance with. Continue reading
TikTok Plans Longer Videos Presenting New Music Marketing Opportunities
As with all social media platforms, the short-form video star of 2020 is continuing to evolve, and is expected to begin allowing videos of up to three minutes in length. Continue reading
How I Got Hundreds Of Spotify Streams, Email Addresses For Under $50
Here independent musician Anne Reburn walks us through how she was able to dramatically grow her audience for less than $50 as part of a marketing campaign surrounding her latest. Continue reading
What New Mechanical Licensing Collective Means For Indie Songwriters
The MLC – or Mechanical Licensing Collective – is a new U.S.-based organization tasked with administering mechanical licenses for digital audio. So what does this mean for songwriters and their. Continue reading
