Record Store Day, HITS, StreetPulse launch Indie Retail Sales Chart in response to Billboard, Luminate controversy
The new Indie Retail Top 50 has launched in response to changes in how Luminate gathers and calculates physical music sales at independent record stores. This joint effort by Record. Continue reading
Emily White’s ‘How to Build a Sustainable Music Career’ podcast debuts 4th season with UK tour
Emily White’s “How to Build a Sustainable Music Career & Collect All Revenue Streams” podcast has just launched its fourth season, which will feature 14 episodes recorded in 9 cities. Continue reading
What is a Superfan & Why do UMG, WMG (and everyone else) care so much?
Everyone is talking about the importance of music superfans to propel and monetize an artist’s career. But what is a superfan, and why do the CEOs of UMG and WMG,. Continue reading
Featured Executive: A talk with Beatdapp cofounder Pouria Assadipour
Pouria Assadipour discusses his journey, leading the Beatdapp team, and what he’d advise other up-and-coming music professionals to do next in their careers. via A2IM Name: Pouria Assadipour Title: Chief. Continue reading
BandLab adds D.I.Y. Music Licensing built on ReverbNation Sync
BandLab has added sync licensing to the suite of services it offers its global community of 60 million music creators. BandLab Licensing enables artists to offer one-stop licensing of their music for. Continue reading
Too many choices? How Musicians Can Overcome Option Paralysis
The advancement of technology and the fact that artists can compose, produce, and promote their music from the comfort of their bedrooms, leaves musicians overwhelmed with options. from ArtistVerified via. Continue reading
Forget Taylor Swift; these stats will shape 2024 for 99% of musicians
A new Luminate Year End Music Report is rightfully making headlines with its findings. Eye-catching stats like “Taylor Swift Made Up 1.7% of Total U.S. Music Market in 2023” make. Continue reading
Indie Spotlight: Music and audio platform Music.AI
Music.AI is an AI-powered music and audio platform used by labels, tech companies, and developers. Forty million users leverage our tools to process over one million minutes of audio daily. . Continue reading
Spotify is now calculating royalties differently. How will it affect you?
The much talked shift in how Spotify calculates royalties has happened. But what do the changes actually mean for independent musicians? The changes focus on three areas: Spotify claims these. Continue reading
Bandzoogle adds an EPK plan for Musicians
Musician website platform Bandzoogle has added an EPK plan that enables the creation of an electronic press kit in minutes. EPKs are used by many musicians to book shows, solicit. Continue reading