Patreon Lays Off 30 As It Adds 50,000 New Creators
Patreon has laid off 30 employees or 13% of staff because of economic pressures from the current COVID-19 crisis. Kickstarter is reportedly also considering layoffs as crowdfunding projects on the. Continue reading
Music Artists Coalition Calls On US Gov’t To Help Music Industry
The Music Artists Coalition has joined the call for the Federal Government to throw a financial lifeline to the music industry as it grapples with the wide-ranging financial impact of. Continue reading
Apple Music Inks New Licensing With UMG, Sony, WMG As Spotify Deals Remain Illusive
Apple Music has completed new licensing deals with Universal, Sony and Warner Music. These new deals include the ability for Apple to bundle Apple Music with other digital offerings like. Continue reading
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Iceland’s Music Scene Continues To Punch Above Its Weight
In this piece we explore why Iceland – an island nation with only 360,000 residents – continues to deliver a truly impressive slew of talented and successful bands and artists. Continue reading
Now More Than 1000 Musicians Are Boycotting Amazon
The number of musicians that have signed a “No Music for ICE” letter pledging a boycott of Amazon-sponsored festivals and other partnerships until the company ends support of human rights. Continue reading
Why You Need To Sit On Your Tracks Before Sending Them Out
Once you've invested your time and energy into cooking up the perfect track, your natural inclination may likely be to get it into the ears of your listeners as soon. Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Music Modernization Act and CASE Act
The Music Modernization Act and CASE Act are two of the most important pieces of U.S. legislation for musicians in decades. This week Rachel Stilwell from Stilwell Law joins Michael. Continue reading