Gaming The Algorithm: How To Get More Views On YouTube

As a musician, chances are you want to capture the attention of as many new YouTube viewers as possible. Here we look at how to use the promotional algorithm of the platform to your advantage, and ensure your video the prominence it’s due. ______________________ Guest post by Chris Robley of…

Watch 65,000 Green Day Fans Sing Queen’s "Bohemian Rhapsody" [VIDEO]

An onstage camera captured a unique moment during a concert by Green Day, when about 65,000 fans joined together to sing Queen’s "Bohemian Rhapsody." The concert, which took place on July 1st in London’s Hyde Park, was part of Green Day’s Revolution Radio tour. "Seeing a British crowd singing that…

MTV Video Music Awards Nominees 2017 – Full List

MTV has announced the nominees nominations for the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. Kendrick Lamar scored eight nominations for his video “HUMBLE.” Katy Perry and The Weeknd are tied for five nominations each. _____________________________________________ MTV today announced nominations for the 2017 “MTV Video Music Awards” exclusively on Instagram Live. Building…

How To Post A Cover Song On YouTube (Legally)

A hugely popular aspect of YouTube, creating and uploading a video of a cover song is also one of the best proven ways to bring in new viewers, and hopefully eventually direct them to your original content. Still, by their very nature covers can put quickly put you into choppy…

How YouTube And Latin America Are Taking Over The Music World [Mark Mulligan]

Music industry analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA looks at how two trends – a growing Latin American music market and the explosive growth of streaming – are coming together to create a seismic shift in music. ________________________________________________ By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Unless you have been on Mars for the…

On Making Music Supervisors Happy: Be Prepared with Instrumentals, Alternative Mixes

Placement of music in TV and Film via sync licensing is growing into one of the most lucrative means through which artists get their music into the ears of consumers. Music supervisor act as the gatekeepers to such sync deals however. Here we look how to keep them happy and…

YouTube Royalty Rate Variables Explained

Many artists and labels take issue with YouTube royalty payments, and not without cause, as the rate it pays is less than desirable. Here we breakdown what exactly goes into calculating these royalty, and the many variables which must be factored in. _____________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music…

Lyor Cohen Details YouTube’s Future Product Plans

YouTube’s Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen sat down with the board of directors of A2IM recently and detailed the video channel’s priorities and product plans for 2017. Many are designed to help musicians market and monetize views on the online video behemoth. ____________________________________ Lyor Cohen, YouTube’s Global Head of…

Facebook Live? YouTube? Can’t Decide? Livestream To Multiple Services Simultaneously With Restream

Facebook Live? YouTube? Twitch? Whatever the service, livestreaming is the hot social app. But which one is best for you and your audience? Fortunately, you no longer have to decide thanks to Restream. Restream is a cloud based multi-streaming service enables users to broadcast live content to as many as…