DistroKid adds distribution to TikTok Music, CapCut, Commercial Music Library
DistroKid has added TikTok Music, CapCut, and TikTok’s Commercial Music Library to its list of distribution partners. DistroKid is estimated to distribute 30-40% of the tracks uploaded to music streamers. Continue reading
Did UMG’s CEO just call DistroKid, CD Baby & TuneCore Garbage Merchants?
While not calling anyone out by name, UMG CEO Lucien Grainge said anyone involved in music who is struggling to find an audience is a “merchant of garbage” during this. Continue reading
A2IM demands 75% adoption before Luminate shifts Billboard indie chart data collections
Echoing the concerns of indie music stores and labels over plans by Luminate to change how it calculates physical sales reported to Billboard, A2iM (American Association of Independent Music) calling for. Continue reading
Bands who split royalties equally are more successful, says study
This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post revisits a Stanford study that every musician should read, which found that bands that split their royalty income evenly were more successful in the. Continue reading
Musician, ABC News Anchor Dan Ashley on the Importance of Authenticity
Drawing from his experience on camera and stage, Dan Ashley joins the Music Biz Weekly to discuss storytelling, engaging with your audience, and being authentic. Ashley fronts an indie Americana. Continue reading
Chart data collection change will under-report physical sales by 95%, say indie music stores
Indie music stores and labels are sounding the alarm over plans by Luminate, the music data provider for the Billboard charts, to change how it calculates physical sales at independent. Continue reading
Six ways every indie musician can organically grow a fanbase
These six essential strategies will help not only to boost numbers but also strengthen connections with fans. by Dotted Music To achieve sustainable growth as an artist, it’s essential to. Continue reading
Everything artists need to know about TIDAL’s new Fans features
Just like with Spotify for Artists, TIDAL Artist Home is a hub for customizing your profile, accessing useful fan insights, and more. With updated Fans feature, artists can now better. Continue reading
The delayed and well-deserved hype of Faye Webster
With an unexpected TikTok surge for her emotional tracks like “I Know You” and “Kingston,” Faye Webster’s delayed gratification speaks volumes about perseverance and today’s landscape of viral trends. by. Continue reading
The Accidental Brilliant Marketing of Ed Sheeran’s Latest Album
Ed Sheeran says that there would be no singles or videos to promote the album. And because he’s releasing it on his own indie Gingerbread Man Records, he is free. Continue reading
