Songwriters win 44% streaming payment increase, major streamers react
UPDATED: The U.S. Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has rejected arguments from Spotify and other music streamers and will significantly increase payments to songwriters and publishers for streams between 2018 and. Continue reading
The latest trends on YouTube and how to use them to market music
Keeping up with the latest consumer trends is essential for any committed content creator. Here is what YouTube users have been up to recently… by Bobby Owsinski Music 3.0. As. Continue reading
DistroKid adds unlimited video distribution to Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Vevo
DistroKid has officially launched DistroVid, an unlimited flat-fee video distribution to Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Vevo with additional services promised soon. DistoKid tipped the DistroVid launch in early. Continue reading
Spotify, streamers seek new delay in paying songwriters back royalties
Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Google have asked for a delay in paying back royalties to songwriters even before the amount due is decided. The US Copyright Royalty Board is expected. Continue reading
75% of YouTube users are watching Shorts
Studies show that shorter content does better for fan engagement. Keep reading to find out how to utilize YouTube Shorts to gain more likes, subscribers, and success. by Bobby Owsinski. Continue reading
Instagram is making it a lot easier for all musicians to sell NFTs
Instagram is testing digital collectibles with select US creators and collectors to share NFTs that they have created or bought. Current plans do not include NFT creation, but Instagram’s moves. Continue reading
YouTube Shorts is now as popular as TikTok and a long-form video, earnings gateway
YouTube announced that its TikTok rival YouTube Shorts is now watched by over 1.5 billion logged-in users monthly. By comparison, TikTok announced 1 billion monthly users last September and has. Continue reading
YouTube launches hub to help songwriters, producers grow a fanbase
YouTube has launched a new site to help songwriters, producers and their teams build an audience and thrive on the platform. The Songwriters & Producers hub was announced Monday by. Continue reading
How the ‘Netflix Effect’ turned a 2006 Kate Bush song into a 2022 hit
Why did a 37-year-old song top the charts for the first time ever during Memorial Day weekend? Credit the Netflix Effect. by David Deal of SuperHype “Running up That Hill (A. Continue reading
FREE WEBINAR: Power Up Your Music Videos with CD Baby’s Kevin Breuner & Chris Robley
CD Baby’s Kevin Breuner and Chris Robley join the latest edition of the Bandsintown Artist Community’s free webinar series today to share how artists can make video a more powerful. Continue reading
