Oliver Anthony rejects Right’s embrace, Left’s criticism of hit song [VIDEO]
Oliver Anthony, the singer and songwriter of the breakout hit “Rich Men North of Richmond,” rejected Republicans and conservative media who “identify with me like I’m one of them” and. Continue reading
6 Questions with soulful indie singer-songwriter Shawn James
For this latest edition of ‘6 Questions With…’ I caught up with soulful indie singer-songwriter Shawn James while he was prepping for his 27-date fall tour. Onstage, James can be wonderfully. Continue reading
Grammy 2024 entries end next week: How to submit music
The deadline for submitting music to be eligible for the 2024 Grammys is next week, and we’ve gone info on the online entry process that you must use to be. Continue reading
How every musician can (and should) be part of Band Shirt Day 2023
The second annual Band Shirt Day has been announced for Friday, September 15th, and every musician can participate in this global charity fundraising event which celebrates the iconic band t-shirt.. Continue reading
What are the Top 10 Music Markets globally?
Music and music discovery have become increasingly global thanks to streaming and social media, including for independent at d.i.y. Artists. But which markets are worth aiming for? This week’s Hypebot. Continue reading
GRAMMY U drops college enrollment requirement, opens to anyone 18-29
GRAMMY U has dropped its college enrollment requirement and opened membership to anyone between the ages of 18 and 29. Founded by the Recording Academy in 2006, Grammy U provides opportunities for. Continue reading
Do you know your fans as well as you think you do?
Some fans know everything from the words to your songs to your favorite food, but do you really know them? And what really qualifies someone to be more than just. Continue reading
Spotify shares Hip-Hop stats, top markets, and local to global growth
Hip-hop accounts for nearly 25% of all streams on Spotify, led by artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, Ice Spice, and Metro Boomin, the DSP shared as part of. Continue reading
To ‘Make Fans Super Again’ nurture Fandom, don’t harvest it [MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan]
The music industry mantra is that superfans are the key to success, and while there’s still truth in that statement, the value of a superfan is not what it used. Continue reading
How to film a music video on a small budget
Not everyone has access to fancy high-tech recording equipment to make a music video, but luckily you don’t have to. This easy-to-follow guide gives helpful tips and strategies to produce. Continue reading
