Industry Reacts To Music Modernization Act Passage: AIMP, BMI. A2IM, NMPA, SoundEx, ASCAP, More

[UPDATE 4] The music industry was quick to react to the United States Senate's unanimous passages of S. 2823 the Music Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by more than 80 Senators. Continue reading

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The Biggest Challenge Facing Music Right Now [Hisham Dahud]

"When was the last time you sat down and just… listened?" That's the question asked by Hypebot contributor Hisham Dahud.  The answer for most of us could have significant implications. Continue reading

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Artist As Hacker: Book Excerpt + 80% Off Discount Code

This excerpt from Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas delves into the concept of Artist as Hacker, which asks music artists to utilize a thought process and view of. Continue reading

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YouTube Opens Paid Fan Memberships To Smaller Creators

YouTube is opening membership benefits and profits to smaller creators. Now creators with 50,000 subscribers will be able to offer their viewers a $4.99 monthly membership fee in exchange for. Continue reading

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How Teens Influence Music Industry Trends in 2018

While the constant connectedness of today’s youth has been well established, just what impact that has on the music industry is somewhat less well documented. One thing which is certain. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Streams Now Count On UK, Irish Charts

UPDATED: Streams on SoundCloud now count to the UK and Irish charts thanks to new partnerships with the Official Charts Company and the Irish Recorded Music Association. 

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Artist Growth’s Matt Urmy On Touring App’s Rapid Adoption

Artist management platform Artist Growth has seen an impressive 18 months. This cloud-based system which provides artists and managers with tools to organize touring, finances, merch and data reporting, now tracks. Continue reading

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Artists Are Driving MMA Ahead, SiriusXM Should Join Them [Chris Israel, musicFIRST Coalition]

The Music Modernization Act, which is scheduled for a full Senate vote over the next 24 hours, is supported by the music industry because it brings music copyright and compensation. Continue reading

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5 Ways To Get Music Discovered In The New Digital Age

While the ways in which people discover music have changed dramatically in many ways, some avenues remain the same. Here we offer advice to artists on how to get their. Continue reading

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Elliott Smith & Kurt Cobain: 2 Cities, 2 Songwriters, 1 DIY Mentality

Although both residents of the Northwest, Kurt Cobain and Elliott Smith shared much more than just a geographical similarity, and both represented a fiercely independent, do-it-yourself mentality which optimized the. Continue reading

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