Category archives: Music Tech

Alison Bonny Is Leaving Spotify And I’m Sad

Alison Bonny is leaving Spotify after eight years as Communications Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Bonny joined when Spotify had just a million subscribers and exits as it passes 200 million active users. The respected executive also spearheaded many of the streamer’s international launches. I’m not prone to…

Changes To YouTube Copyright Claims May Affect You

YouTube is now unveiling some important changes to its Content ID feature which could impact artist videos moving forward, requiring content owners to provide infringement timestamps, and limiting the number of manual copyright claims. _____________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 YouTube is rolling out a couple of…

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How Data Metrics Work For Independent Artists

While social media platforms offer artists a convenient method for contacting and advertising to fans, these sites also provide valuable marketing info behind the scenes on the demographics of visitors and other helpful data-driven insights. _____________________________ Guest post by Carter Wilson of the Berklee College of Music: Music Business Journal…

Amazon Music To Be 2019’s Fastest Growing Music Streamer

Amazon Music will be the fastest growing music service in the US this year, according to a new analysis, crossing 35 million monthly listeners in 2019. That trend will continue through 2023. eMarketer predicts a growth rate for Amazon of 17.7% year over year. Earlier this week, eMarketer’s data dive…

Everything You Need To Know About Article 13

The Article 13 copyright directive passed the European Parliament this week, bringing with it sweeping copyright reform, limits to Safe Harbor and an end to YouTube as we know it, at least in the EU. The legislation is complex, so here is Everything You Need To Know About Article 13….

Spotify Tests Premium Duo Discount Subscription For Two

Spotify is testing a new subscription plan called Premium Duo that offers two Premium subscriptions for the discounted price of €12.49 a month/$14.03 USD. The new plan also comes with a new custom playlist dubbed Duo Mix based on both duo member’s listening habits. The Duo Mix from SpotifyCares on…

CD Baby, AVL Digital Acquired By Downtown Music

Downtown Music Holdings has acquired AVL Digital Group and its portfolio of music distribution, rights management and artist services businesses, including CD Baby, AdRev, DashGo and Soundrop. DMH is the company behind Downtown Music Publishing and Songtrust. The deal is estimated to be worth $200 million. In 2018, CD Baby…

Advice To Labels: When Reissuing Vinyl, Take The Extra Step

The resurgence of vinyl has breathed new life into a number formerly overlooked albums, bringing hitherto forgotten artists out of the woodwork. When it comes to these fresh pressings, however, it’s important that labels take the time (and money) to invest in top notch audio quality. ___________________________ Guest post by…