Instagram vs. Spotify – where should artists advertise?
Spotify has been hard at work rolling out new marketing and advertising options on its platform. Within the past couple of years, the company has introduced things like Discovery Mode and Showcase in addition to updating existing options like Marquee. All this, of course, in addition to Spotify’s own ad platform. And while these products can …
037 – The Right Questions Lead to Breakthrough Answers
Building a music career isn’t all fun and games and sometimes it’s easy to become discouraged. Maybe no one is coming out to your shows. Maybe you’re struggling to make an income. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how one well-placed question can change everything. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity…
Challenges and Opportunities of Sustainability in the Music Industry
“Although sustainability is an international concern across all industries,” writes Mathilde Neu of Reprtoir, “its integration into the music business has been bumpy.” But withint he challenges lie important opportunities….. The post Challenges and Opportunities of Sustainability in the Music Industry appeared first on Hypebot. …
Artists You Should Know – EDM & Pop : Spotify Playlist [Submit Music Here]
ABOUT THIS PLAYLIST AYSK is your Spotify playlist. Please note : NO Hip Hop-Rap etc. Request admittance only for EDM-Eurodance-Disco-Electronic & Pop music, slow or fast. Every language welcome! The post Artists You Should Know – EDM & Pop : Spotify Playlist [Submit Music Here] appeared first on Soundplate.com – Record Label & Mus…
Whether she wins or not, the singer-songwriter has already made history and could do so again if she sweeps the board tomorrow With a record-breaking seven nominations to her name in a single year, Raye has already made Brits history. Tomorrow at the O2 Arena in London, she could make it once again if she sweeps the board. But regardless of the aw…
The day has arrived. From today (March 1), Universal Music Publishing’s catalog of ~4 million songs is no longer actively licensed for TikTok. Those songs join UMG’s portfolio of ~3 million recordings, whose license on TikTok expired (so far without renewal) on February 1. Universal Music Publishing Group has in the past 24 hours written … Continue…
A Mentor Could Be the Best Thing You Ever Do for Your Music
Embarking on a musical journey is a thrilling endeavor, but the path to success can be riddled with challenges. Most musicians, whether they are aspiring amateurs or professionals, will find themselves at crossroads, unsure of how to navigate the complexities of the music industry or without a personalized plan to tackle them. In such moments…
Royalty collection for musicians for the secondary and further use of recordings
The Musicians’ Union collects £1.5m to £2m a year for musicians for the secondary and further use of recordings. Discover what royalties we collect and how you could benefit from it Find out more → https://themu.org/royalties There you’ll also find information on: • what are royalties • types of royalties • how musicians get paid royalties • ro…
Independent music reigns taking half of Spotify payouts
RouteNote Blog
Independent artists and labels are taking the throne away from major labels, accounting for half Spotify’s streaming revenue paid last year. For a long time, major labels have held a stranglehold over the industry and its artists. It wasn’t so long ago that your chances of having a hit without major label recognition was next to zero. Thanks to streaming, things have changed …
On my latest podcast episode: Listen to it at BobbyOInnerCircle.com, or on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, TunIn Radio, and RadioPublic. Enjoy the show! The post Mixer Nick Squids Squillante, Social Doesn’t Monetize, And A New Optical Storage Format On My Latest Podcast appeared first on Music 3.0 Music I…
“We need better structures for women to reach for the top”
Marie Clausen, Merlin board member, and also MD at Ninja Tune North America, spoke this week on the Music Ally Focus podcast about the need for mentorship to close the […] The post “We need better structures for women to reach for the top” appeared first on Music Ally. …
Meet RAPMINUTE’s founder, Tristan – ready to receive your music on Groover!
Media Rap & Urban Culture based in France since 2019. Active on X, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok, the media has a total of 250,000 active subscribers. If you’d like to send your music to Albatross Music through Groover, click here: https://urlz.fr/pJLv…
The Best Music Theory Tricks for Producers with @AdrianValia
Eventually, every self-taught musician asks the same burning question—would it help to learn music theory?? It may seem like an obvious “yes” but it’s easy to point to musical greats who skipped over the tough stuff. In this instalment of the LANDR Livestream, we’re sitting down with Adrian Valia—an award-winning and multi-instrumentalist jazz t…
SongCast Podcast – Episode Three – March 1, 2024
SongCast Music Distribution Blog
Episode Three of our brand new SongCast Podcast is live! Stream it on YouTube, SoundCloud, or listen to the music on Spotify. On the first Friday of every month, we deliver a podcast jam-packed with amazing indie music of all types, from our huge SongCast family of artists. We will include interviews, testimonials, and videos. Continue Reading …
298 How Musicians Can Create Gigs
This episode is about how musicians can create gigs. I have written much about finding and booking better gigs, but my perspective has expanded since I started the podcast. If you’d like to read about how I started finding and booking gigs consistently, check out The Unstarving Musician’s Guide To Getting Paid Gigs. This episode is inspired a st…
GRAMMY® and CMA nominated artist Ashely Monroe sits down with Dan to discuss her latest single, ‘Over Everything’. They talk about the evolution of a song’s meaning over time, the inspiration for her creativity, and working in historic RCA Studio A. They wrap up their conversation by peering into the future to discuss what’s coming next for this …
Spotify’s new Psychic telling your fortune through music
Tired of staring at the same old crystal ball? Spotify is stepping into the realm of the mystical with their new feature, Song Psychic. This playful and interactive experience lets you delve into your future with the power of music. Intrigued? Here’s how it works: It seems that people have been using music to help define their…
Fairytale of New York Trailer 2024
After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024. From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the f…
Closer to February’s beginning, Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) announced that it was commencing legal action against its investment adviser to secure “a full indemnity” from a lawsuit submitted by a defunct Hipgnosis entity. Now, this indemnity push has extended to founder Merck Mercuriadis. HSF just recently unveiled the broader scope of its indemnity…
TikTok Pulls Out More Songs Amid Music Rights Dispute, Impacting UMG Artists
Tech Times
Amidst the ongoing struggle over music rights, TikTok has decided to take further action by removing additional songs from its platform. This latest move affects a wide range of tracks written or co-written by artists associated with Universal Music Group, marking a significant development in the ongoing battle over digital music distribution…
4 Expert Tips To Protect Your Guitar While Traveling
We know your guitar is your baby. So, any travel plans that include carrying your instrument can be stressful. Whether carrying your guitar for a performance or on a solo vacation, you can’t be too careful. Here are 4 expert tips to protect guitar parts from hits, drops, and scratches. Keep reading! Considering you are airborne, your guit…
Ascap financials reveal a 14.1% growth in revenues in 2023
Music Ally
US performance rights organisation Ascap published its financials yesterday, and like numerous other PROs, it is breaking its own records.
Hollywood Happy Hour – Sizzle | The Orchard
The Orchard’s 2024 Hollywood Happy Hour for #GRAMMYWeek ✨, hosted at Bar Lis in Los Angeles. Check out The Orchard’s list of 2024 GRAMMY Winners at the link below! https://www.dailyrindblog.com/66th-annual-grammy-winners-revealed/ – – About The Orchard The Orchard is a full-service music distribution company operating in more than 45 cities w…
beatBread Provides $10M in Capital to Indie Labels
AI-driven funding platform beatBread signs a series of funding deals to empower independent label growth and expansion in 2024.
beatBread, an AI-based funding platform for artists and independent labels, has announced the signing of a series of funding deals to empower label growth and expansion in 2024. The company has provided over $10 million in capital to a wide range of independent labels …
Kate Hudson Discusses Facing Fears and Rejection in Pursuit of Her New Music Career
With parents like actress Goldie Hawn and singer Bill Hudson, Kate Hudson seemed to be born to be a performer. And much like her parents, that is exactly what she did as she starred in films like Fool’s Gold, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Glass Onion, and Almost Famous. But her stardom […] The post Kate Hudson Discusses Facing Fears and Rejection…
NEXT WEEK: Artist Growth Shares How To Maximize Growth Through Tech
News Archive – Music Business Association
On Thursday, March 7th, members of the Artist Growth team will share how adopting a unified management platform can benefit publishers, PROs, labels and distributors, as well as how it can help streamline their operations & promote more effective collaboration. In this session, attendees will explore how the industry’s top players are embrac…
SOMOH Drops New Song Problem Child
Check out SOMOH’s new track, “Problem Child.” The song captures the best moments of 90’s alternative rock and grunge. Picture Liz Phair meeting Mazzy Star, blending dream pop and indie rock. SOMOH, singer-songwriter Sophia Mohan’s project, explores bedroom-pop and alt-rock themes like love, hardship, friendships, and family. Her 2022 debut EP, …
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2024 Country Radio Hall Of Fame Honorees Announced
Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has revealed the 2024 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductees, including on-air personalities Cody Alan (SiriusXM) and the duo Pat & Tom (KNCI/Sacramento), alongside off-air luminaries Mike Moore (WKHX/Atlanta), Jim Robertson (retired, KIKK/Houston, WOGK/Gainesville/Ocala) and Meg Stevens (WUBL/Atlanta). The ho…