Releasify app launches as ‘the ultimate music release planner’
The new Releasify app, which offers independent artists a checklist and timeline for releasing new music, debuted today at CD Baby’s DIY Music Conference in Austin. Releasify guides the artist. Continue reading
London Police Department is censoring Drill Music with YouTube’s help
YouTube is working with London police to lower crime rates by… censoring drill rap music. by PAIGE COLLINGS of Electronic Frontier Foundation Originating from the streets of Chicago, drill music. Continue reading
Apple launches Platoon for Artists app to manage content, streams, revenue
Apple acquired artist services and music marketing agency Platoon in 2018 and has let it operate more or less independently since. Prior to being acquired by Apple, one of Platoon’s. Continue reading
Fans pay for early music access as Audiomack brings back ‘windowing’
Artists can now grant early access to new releases for fans who support them financially on Audiomack. The major labels, Spotify, and others embraced a similar practice dubbed “windowing” in. Continue reading
How to design cover art FREE using AI [Artificial Intelligence]
Need some cover art, but not an artist? Now with just a couple clicks, you can use AI to design a custom album cover based on any prompt you can. Continue reading
Do YouTube Shorts really help boost your standard videos?
This post talks about the influence of YouTube Shorts on the app’s algorithm, so you can know whether it’s worth making them at all. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. Continue reading
A fresh look at Teens and Social Media – the latest trends
A new Pew Research Center report offers insight into the social media habits of teens and helps explain why Facebook and Instagram are ignoring the pleas of creators upset with. Continue reading
Explore music in the metaverse with 4 startups defining the future
ASCAP Lab and NYC Media Lab have been mentoring four startups that are using the metaverse to explore new ways to create and experience music, express musical identity, and connect. Continue reading
REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review
A busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception, with YouTube now allowing text editing on videos, Spotify is growing rapidly, NY bans hidden concert ticket. Continue reading
YouTube makes it even easier to turn videos into Shorts
YouTube continues its all-in push for its TikTok competitor YouTube Shorts, with a new tool that makes it even easier to convert up to 60 seconds from an existing long-form. Continue reading
