How Blockchain tech could remix the Music Industry
Zach Badger of crypto ecosystem Privi explores the history of the broken artist compensation model and how decentralization might finally repair it. By Zach Badger, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Privi,. Continue reading
Artist’s guide to contacting brands for sponsorships, collaboration
In the still unstable music economy, collaborating with and getting sponsored by brands is one of the most lucrative opportunities for bands and musicians, regardless of where you’re at in. Continue reading
You bought fake followers: What to do NOW!
With so much value now being put on streaming numbers and social media metrrics, the promise of buying followers as a means towards rapid artist growth enticing, but the devastating. Continue reading
10 minutes with Royal Potato Family label [Interview]
Here Kevin Calabro of Royal Potato Family (a New York-based independent record label, now celebrating it’s twelfth year) discusses the origins of the unique label, and where it and it’s. Continue reading
SoundExchange distributions grew 4% to $947M last year
SoundExchange announced today that despite the pandemic it had distributed $947 million in performance royalties to creators during the fiscal year 2020. That’s a $39 million increase from 2019, marking. Continue reading
Tips for making your daily music listening more enjoyable
In addition to creating and marketing music, it’s important to remember just how enjoyable actually sitting down to listen to music is, not to mention the boon it can be. Continue reading
Free Webinar Today: Why every songwriter needs to join The Mechanical Licensing Collective
The Mechanical Licensing Collective is presenting a free webinar today for self-administered songwriters who have yet to join. Today, Tuesday, June 22 at 11 a.m. CT PM ET and hosted. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast #45: Great record stores • Amazon rethinks radio • the next Spotify • more
Episode #45 of the “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast with hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Episode is live. Episode #45 Highlights On this latest. Continue reading
New music industry Report Card rates companies on commitment to social justice
A new study published by the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) takes a comprehensive look at music industry efforts to promote equality. Just one year after many major music companies. Continue reading
NFT Guide for smaller musicians
Even if you haven’t been paying attention to what’s going in the arts/tech sector, you’re likely familiar with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTS) and how lucrative they’ve been for high-profile bands and. Continue reading
