As of June 2022, there are over 2.4 million podcasts and nearly 400 million podcast listeners in the world. So for a podcast to rise to the top of its niche, it has to be very good. With that in mind, below are five of the best podcasts for musicians. …
Category archives: Information For Musicians
How (and Why) To Post on Instagram Reels as a Musician
Even though Instagram Reels seems like a TikTok wannabe, you can’t ignore it as a musician. Why? I’ll show you the very positive impact Reels can have on your music career and growing your fan base. What Are Instagram Reels? Instagram Reels are short-f…
Trump Threatens to Block Second Stimulus Check Over Payroll Taxes
Last week, we reported that Congress was likely to approve legislation for a second – and possibly larger – stimulus check by July’s end. Now, this timetable is less clear, as White House officials have stated that the fourth relief package must …
Why Buying Spotify Streams Is for Losers — And Earning Real Followers Is for Winners
While the temptation to buy Spotify streams is understandably strong, the low-cost move is most always accompanied by low-quality results – and disastrous consequences. In today’s music landscape, streaming is a key component of every successful artist…
Rebeat Says Music Distribution Is Out of Date. But What Does ‘Distribution 2.0’ Look Like?
Digital music distribution is sometimes dismissed as a simple task — even by music industry executives themselves. It’s just a matter of getting music files from point A to point B, with the obligatory metadata and royalty-tracking sprinkled on top. Ev…
Second Stimulus Check Will Be Approved by July 31st, U.S. Treasury Secretary Says
The White House and U.S. Congress are likely to make a decision on a second stimulus check to Americans by July 31st, according to Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin. Earlier this month, we reported that President Trump was pushing for a second s…
The Music Fund Has Money for Musicians Who Can’t Tour, But Still Have Streaming Income
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continuing to wreak havoc on live touring, artists are having a particularly difficult time making ends meet. But that’s sparking more innovation from non-touring areas, with players like The Music Fund focusing…
Jamendo Spins Subscription-Based Sync Licensing for Video Producers & Podcasters
If the world has arrived at all-you-can eat subscription, why hasn’t sync music licensing? Now, leading indie licensing platform Jamendo has launched a sync-subscription service that aims to benefit indie creators and artists alike. Jamendo’s concept i…
Second Stimulus Check: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Is a second stimulus check on the way? If so, when will it arrive and how much will it be for? Here’s everything you need to know about the second stimulus check situation. Last updated: Wednesday, June 24th to include comments from President Tr…
Jamendo Collaborates With Adobe In the Launch of Adobe Stock Audio
Today, Jamendo is pleased to announce its collaboration with Adobe on a new audio venture. On the special occasion of its 5th anniversary, Adobe Stock adds audio assets to its marketplace, launches its new seamless integration within Premiere Pro and J…