Spotify announced yesterday that it is closing down its free direct upload system after less than a year, and forcing all artists to find an outside distributors within 30 days if they want their music available on the top streaming service. Here’s what artists need to know to avoid problems…
Category archives: Music
You Shouldn’t Go On Tour Unless You’ve Done These 3 Things
While the prospect of touring is hugely exciting for new bands, they may be unaware of the grueling realities of life on the road. That said, if you’re determined to hit the pavement and bestow your music on the masses, at least make sure you’ve first done these three things….
Creating A Music Industry That’s Safer For Women
The music industry, like so many others, is distressingly male dominated meaning that, in addition to making it harder for female artists and producers to break out, systemic issues of objectification, discrimination, and sexual assault are pervasive throughout all aspects of the business. Here we look at some ways to…
Pete Tong Named President of Three Six Zero Recordings
Three Six Zero CEO & Founder, Mark Gillespie, has announced that DJ and artist Pete Tong, will be joining the record label as President. Launched in 2018, Three Six Zero Recordings is a joint venture between Sony Music and Gillespie’s management company, Three Six Zero. Under Tong’s leadership, the label…
Soundcloud Pokes Spotify After Streamer Ends Free Uploads
Soundcloud had a bit of fun at Spotify’s expense after the streaming giant decided that it didn’t want to be in the music distribution business, after all. Spotify launched a service that allowed artists to upload new music to the platform at no cost, but yesterday announced that it’s shutting…
National Album Day To Return In 2019
Following the success of the inaugural UK based National Album Day last year, the event, focused on celebrating everything LP, will return in 2019. Set to take place on October 12th, National Album day will feature the theme ‘Don’t Skip’ and explore the “benefits of taking time out to listen…
How To Write and Produce Music To Get The ‘Spotify Sound’ [VIDEO]
Spotify and other streaming services are changing more than the way we listen to music – they are changing the way music is written and produced. Here the Sound Field team uncovers techniques used to create successful streaming tracks and talk to James Sunderland and Brett Hite of Frenship about…
Spotify Ends Free Direct Distribution
Spotify has decided that it doesn’t want to be in the music distribution business, after all. Eleven months ago, the streamer launched a beta program that allowed artists to upload new music to the platform at no cost. Now, it has informed artists that will be shutting down. To keep…
Ridesharing, The New VIP Event Transportation Experience
When crafting a VIP event experience, it’s important to make sure the attendee has an elevated experience from the moment they walk out the door. Luckily, the advent of ridesharing technology has made premium, stress-free transportation an achievable reality. _____________________________ Guest post by Rachel Grate from the Eventbrite blog A…
Music Market Focus: China Streaming, Recording Business In China [Part 1/2]
Recently, China has successfully navigated its way up the music industry food chain, rising from 12th to 7th in the global industry in just two years. Here we look at what has led to the rapid growth in the country’s streaming and recording business, ________________________ Guest post from the Soundcharts…