CARYS: A Case Study in Independent Artist Growth

Chartmetrics adds artist genres for new music

Here’s how Chartmetric’s new music artist genre tagging system works. by Sung Cho from Charmetric’s How Music Charts. You may have noticed the change in genres already. While we continue. Continue reading

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How to market music when you hate the idea of genres

Sticking to one genre your entire music career can be boring for you and your listeners. So here are some tips on marketing your music while escaping genre constraints. Guest. Continue reading

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What if listeners don’t have a favorite radio station? [Fred Jacobs]

While market research has historically pigeonholed listeners into being specific fans of one genre, changes in consumer behavior might be starting to suggest that, increasingly, many listeners simply don’t have. Continue reading

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How Black music has impacted generations of musicians

Many of the most transcendent genres from the history of modern music in the US came to fruition through the creativity and ingenuity of Black musicians. Here, we take a. Continue reading

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Spotify fan survey shows vinyl is top merch choice across all genres

Spotify recently conducted a wide-ranging fan survey that anyone tuned into the marketing side of the music business will likely find valuable. In addition to a few other surprises, the. Continue reading

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COVID-19’s Impact On Music By Genre

In an effort to help artists, labels, and other entertainment entities stay afloat and improve their well-being during this difficult period, Chartmetric provides some valuable data-driven analysis of exactly what. Continue reading

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5 Musical Genres For Any Situation

When it comes to musical genres, everyone has their preferences. That said, certain genres are more broadly compatible with the average listening situation than others. Here, we look at five. Continue reading

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Thriving In The Landscape of Indie Jazz

In this piece, Surma Munyar looks at the music industry through the lens of indie jazz, and how streaming successes and the loyalty of individual fans have allowed such a. Continue reading

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Four Quick & Affordable Videos Musicians Should Make Today

YouTube over the years has been a great tool for musicians. But having consistent content to display can be tough.  Check out today's article to see how you can engage your. Continue reading

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iTunes Adds Indie Genre Page To iTunes Store

iTunes has been actively making changes to it's US store for quite some time. After catching heat for seemingly catering to major labels, one of the iTunes store's additions is an. Continue reading

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