Half of Bandcamp staff laid off after sale to Songrtadr by Epic Games
Songtrader has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Bandcamp from Epic Ganes, and about 50% of staff have lost their jobs in the wake. The news trickled out Monday. Continue reading
SoundExchange royalty payments rise 8% to $257M in Q3
SoundExchange announced that it paid out $257 million in royalties in the third quarter of 2023, an 8% increase from the same period in 2022. Year-to-date, SoundExchange distribution payments total. Continue reading
REWIND: The new music industry’s last week in review
A busy week by any definition; last week in music and the music industry was no exception, with more members added to the YouTube Billions Club, Spotify getting a new. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Rounder founders return • Horus offers publishing • BandLab adds AI exec • Splice launches Create
Exceleration Music has partnered with the founders of the legendary Rounder Records – Ken Irwin, Marian Leighton Levy, Bill Nowlin, and John Virant – on a new label. Down The. Continue reading
Audioshake adds LyricSync lyric transcription and time stamping
This A2IM Indie Spotlight looks at AudioShake and its new LyricSync service and how they enhance marketing, monetization, and metadata through lyrics transcription in original and new languages and lyric. Continue reading
‘What does my band’s website need to include?’
The hardest part of building a website for your music is getting started. Bandzoogle has created a checklist to help get your band online. Here are 9 things to consider when getting. Continue reading
6 Indigenous Musicians you need to know
Today is Indigenous People’s Day. Learn more about the diverse musicians coming out of this community by checking out and supporting these six indigenous artists. Be sure to listen to. Continue reading
Songtradr, Epic Games respond to Bandcamp Union concerns [UPDATED]
UPDATE: Epic Games has joined Songtradr in responding to a letter from the Bandcamp United union expressing employee concerns after it was announced earlier this week that Epic Games had. Continue reading
As layoffs begin, Bandcamp union launches petition demanding Songtradr recognition
UPDATE: Workers at Bandcamp are in limbo after Epic Games sold the indie music marketplace to Songtradr, and their recently recognized Bandcamp United Union is looking for answers. Workers voted. Continue reading
Germany’s Deutschrap is thriving in the Hip-Hop scene
In a market that has historically favored local rappers and repertoire, German hip-hop is now stepping onto the global stage with the help of TikTok and a few record labels.. Continue reading
