MLC Submits $37.25M Bill To Administer Music Modernization Act To Be Paid By Spotify, Apple
The newly appointed Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has submitted its proposal to the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) outlining the structure of the collective and the funding required to carry out. Continue reading
Darren Hemmings Talks Strategic Marketing, Motive Unknown, More [INTERVIEW]
In this interview from the Soundcharts Blog Darren Hemmings, Managing director of UK-based Darren marketing consultancy company Motive Unknown sat down to discuss his company's approach to music marketing and. Continue reading
Playlist Streaming: Is It Hurting The Artist?
Leaving downloads and CDs in the dust, streaming (and consequently playlists) is now the new normal for music consumption. But just how much is this style of listening harming artists,. Continue reading
RIAA Investigating Payola Like Fox Guarding The Henhouse [Op-Ed]
Paying for radio airplay, or payola as it is more commonly known, has been around since the 50s in one form or another, but has recently spiked. This has lead. Continue reading
10 Types Of Content To Engage, Grow Your Fanbase
The relationship between fans and artists has been transformed by social media, with your music's consumers now craving a higher volume of content and a more intimate connection with the. Continue reading
5 Reasons Why Artists Should Embrace Competition And Saturated Markets
Trying to make it as an artist in 2019 is, undeniably, and uphill battle. With saturated markets and pitiful streaming revenues, attempting to cultivate a successful career as musician can. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Before moving on to what will surely be another full week of music industry events, we look back on why Spotify and others should be worried about a recession, new. Continue reading
