Apple teams with company that lets musicians own their work | Marketplace
Taylor Swift is one notable example of an artist at odds with a major record label. The fight for musicians…
Why Musicians Need Dedicated Video Chat In 2021 | Digital Music News
Music creators followed suit and made working together online part of their new normal. But even as much of daily life…
Spotify to let artists promote music in user recommendations in exchange for different royalty rates | NME
Spotify is testing a new feature allowing artists to boost visibility of specific tracks through the platform’s recommendation algorithms. Source:…
No, Facebook isn’t actually going to delete band accounts for livestreaming
Facebook is clarifying what its new music guidelines mean for artists who use the platform to share music and livestream…
Live Music Venues Say Congress Adjourning Endangers Clubs, Theaters | Variety
Congress adjourning without acting on legislation to help endangered live music venues could result in permanent closures, says a NIVA…
How Country Artist Managers Are Navigating the COVID-19 Age: ‘We’re Focusing on What We Can Control’ | Billboard
When the specter of COVID-19 ripped up tour schedules in March, country music’s artist managers took a deep breath, wrote…
‘Save Our Stages’ Act seeks $10B in funding to rescue venues | WKRN News 2
Music venues in Nashville were among the first businesses forced to close and they will be the last to reopen.…
‘He’s Got A Point, It’s Just That His Point Sucks’ – Artists React to Spotify CEO Saying They Need to Work Harder | VICE
The streaming platform pays artists approximately $0.00437 per stream, while Daniel Ek’s personal wealth is thought to be $4 billion.…
Melissa Etheridge’s Live Streams Are Pulling In $50,000 Per Month: The Artist On Doing It Her Way | Forbes
Melissa Etheridge is drawing $50,000 a month from fans who subscribe to see her live streams. The scenario speaks volumes…
BandPay raises $2m for its music collaborations management app | Music Ally
US-based BandPay is one of the startups trying to help musicians get paid for their work more efficiently. In its case, that…