This payments and distribution platform is fighting the music industry’s ‘starving artist’ culture

While the number of superstars has increased, so has a growing pool of mid-sized artists – musicians who still rely on streaming and touring revenue as their main source of income. Without the backing of large labels, many artists are jumping through h…

YouTube Music da la nota en la guerra dominada por Spotify

En un abrir y cerrar de ojos, Google anunciaba recientemente que ya tiene 50 millones de usuarios suscritos o probando YouTube Music y YouTube Premium, lo que supone un notable aumento respecto a los 30 millones de suscriptores registrados en diciembre…

The Music Industry Is Cracking Down on ‘Fake Stream’ Operations In Brazil

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) detailed the newest development in its long-running crusade against fake stream services – or those that artificially boost songs’ play totals on streaming platforms in exchange for payme…

Industry Insiders Share How Covid-19 Has Affected Asia’s Music Scene

A silver lining for emerging musicians in Asia during the pandemic is that with international stars unable to tour, they’ve had the spotlight all to themselves. Artists and industry insiders consider how 2020 has redefined music in the region.
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