U.S. lawmakers unveil bipartisan bill to ban TikTok
Republican Senator Marco Rubio has announced bipartisan legislation to ban TikTok in the U.S. over fears that the popular social video app could be used to spy on Americans. If. Continue reading
Triller confirms owing Sony $2M, vows to pay less for music [Read their full statement]
In August, Sony Music Entertainment (SME) sued short video platform Triller for non-payment and, earlier this month, removed all music from Sony, UMG, WMG and indie licensor Merlin. “We have. Continue reading
How to get started with YouTube Shorts: A 6-minute video guide
YouTube Short doesn’t get as much attention as TikTok, but the platform has a distinct advantage over its buzzier competitor: its connection with YouTube, the videos added, and fans already. Continue reading
TikTok shares Top Songs of 2022
From new songs to classics, the top tracks on TikTok in 2022 came from established, emerging, and breakthrough artists, spanning a range of genres. But while TikTok is growing overall,. Continue reading
Triller pulls most music catalogs, making it unusable for many creators
UPDATE: Triller removed the entire music catalogs of Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music, and top independent label licensor Merlin. The move makes the platform virtually unusable for. Continue reading
TikTok may leave record labels with more opportunity costs [Tatiana Cirisano]
As TikTok’s short-term licensing agreements expire, the major record labels are making deals that could send ripples through the industry. by Tatiana Cirisano from MIDiA Research With their short-term music. Continue reading
7 ways to get more Repeat Views on TikTok
Repeat views are key to algorithmic reach on TikTok. Chris Robley of CD Baby offers some smart strategies to get more of them. by CHRIS ROBLEY of CD Baby’s DIY. Continue reading
How TikTok remixes are reviving music from the 2010’s
From the sped-up sound of Nightcore to the slowed-down sound of Slowed & Reverb, simple remixes are helping tracks from the 2010s go viral on TikTok. by Alejandra Arevalo of. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Shorter songs, Pink Floyd, TikTok & Taylor Swift (of course)
Episode 119 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart hosted Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast is live. Episode 119 On this week’s episode of. Continue reading
