Should you quit Spotify?
It seems every week someone suggests artists quit or boycott Spotify, but is leaving the most popular streaming service really a good idea? A guest post by James Shotwell of. Continue reading
10 music business predictions for 2022
The music business is changing faster than ever, and those hoping to climb the ladder of success must be willing to adapt. Our friends at Haulix have some smart thoughts. Continue reading
YouTube answers 5 questions about its discovery algorithm
Getting users to discover your content is the most essential part of building your audience, and while many platforms are fairly opaque about how their discovery algorithms work, YouTube has. Continue reading
85% watch your videos with the sound off, plus what you can do about it
New data has revealed that 85% of consumers who view your painstakingly edited video online will do so without any audio whatsoever. Despair not, there are solutions! By Bobby Owsinski. Continue reading
New face(s) of classical music
Last month was Classical Music Month in the United States and, in recognition, we’re highlighting a few up-and-coming artists infusing the storied genre with fresh blood! Guest post by Shannon. Continue reading
When artist collaborations matter, how to make them happen
For newcomers and industry veterans alike, experimenting with collaboration can go a long way towards expanding your musical horizons and improving your abilities. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix. Continue reading
Why YouTube Music’s most recent figures are actually good news for artists
The recent successes of YouTube – a platform notorious for its puny payouts to artists – may not seem like good news to artists, but there may in fact be. Continue reading
Using YouTube Shorts to promote your music
After TikTok and Instagram Reels demonstrated the viability of short-form video content, YouTube wanted to get in on the action and created YouTube Shorts, providing a great new tool for. Continue reading