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Take the MIDiA independent label and distributor survey

MIDiA seeks indie professionals to participate in an annual survey of independent labels and distributors on licensing systems, AI, and more…..

Alana Bonilla on 03/27/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify tests courses in Songwriting, Production, Performing Live & more

Spotify is testing the addition of video-based courses from BBC Maestro, PLAYvirtuoso, Skillshare, Thinkific, and others. Lessons in songwriting, music production, overcoming live performance anxiety, and more can be found alongside how-to’s on entrepreneurship, photography, and productivity…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/26/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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5 bands that empower just like Riot Grrrl

Happy Women’s History Month! These five groups bring a similar anti-patriarchal punch to punk music just like Riot Grrrl…..

Alana Bonilla on 03/26/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Challenges for musicians are abundant, but so are the opportunities [MIDiA’s Hanna Kahlert]

Anyone can release music thanks to technology, but getting anyone to hear it seems increasingly difficult. Hanna Kahlert of MIDiA Research explores the challenges and the opportunities for change…..

Alana Bonilla on 03/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bet you’ve never heard of this Artist with 15B Spotify streams. They want to keep it that way.

This Swedish artist keeps his identity under wraps but somehow has racked up over 15 billion streams……

Alana Bonilla on 03/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A quick cure for Musician’s suffering from Imposter Syndrome

Ever doubt whether or not you’re cut out to be a professional musician? Maybe you think you’re not as talented as other people. This post is for you…..

Alana Bonilla on 03/21/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A2IM Libera indie music award nominees: Courtney Barnett, Arlo Parks, Black Pumas, Margo Price & More [Full List]

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has announced the 2024 Libera Awards nominees, which honor the best in independent music…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/21/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How are Musicians & Songwriters paid? Two short Spotify videos explain

How do artists and songwriters get paid? As part of its annual Loud & Clear report on payments to musicians, Spotify has created two short videos to explain…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The competition is 225K, not 10M artists + More Spotify Loud & Clear report takeaways

Spotify has updated its annual Loud & Clear report to remind artists and labels how much money they make from the streaming platform. While many of the numbers are impressive, a careful reading leads to more nuanced, particularly of independent and D.I.Y. artists…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Inflation Adjustment for Physical and Vinyl Mechanical Royalties

Global recorded music revenue jumps 9.8% after years of slow growth [MiDiA]

The music market has doubled in size since 2015, and it continues to grow. But who is getting all this money? A new MIDiA report digs deep for answers…..

Alana Bonilla on 03/19/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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