‘You Have Used Us,’ Spotify Secret Genius Songwriters Tell CEO Daniel Ek [Full Letter]
Nile Rogers, Frank Dukes, Teddy Geiger and Babyface Edwards were among the dozens Spotify Genius Award nominated songwriters who signed an open letter to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek over the streamer’s. Continue reading
8 Inspirational Books For The DIY Musician’s Shelf
The ability to learn and grow is one of the most valuable skills a DIY musician can cultivate, and while there are certainly an abundance of online resources, one can't. Continue reading
Why We Need A Conscious Music Tech Revolution NOW!
In this piece, Virginie Berger champions the need for music tech companies to bring about a major disruption to the music industry, siting long-unaddressed problems and an outdated distribution of. Continue reading
Despite Streaming’s Growth, Music Industry Remains Half The Size It Was In 1999
While paid streaming subscriptions have, in many circles, been billed as the savior of the music industry, the reality is that the business is still operating at a severely reduced. Continue reading
3 Tips For Boosting Word-Of-Mouth About Your Music
While technology and social media have opened up an incredible variety of opportunities for marketing, none remains as effective as that old school classic, word-of-mouth. Here we look at three. Continue reading
How To Grow Your Mailing List At Your Next Show
Whatever platform you use, staying directly in touch with your fanbase in the form of e-blasts is critical to selling your music, but this is only effective if you have. Continue reading
Lykke Li Announces All-Female Music Festival
Lykke Li has announced a festival featuring females and female-identifying acts in conjunction with her YOLA mezcal brand. YOLA Fest will be held at Los Angeles’ Historic Park June 6th. Continue reading