Here Chris Robley cautions against the dangers of posting content to your YouTube channel which too closely matches something you or another user has uploaded, and the negative consequences YouTube will counter with should you do so. ________________________________ By Chris Robley of CD Baby from the DIY Musician blog The…
Category archives: Publishing & Songwriting
The Business Of Indie: Daptone Resurrected • New Ole CEO, Acquisitions • Sup Pop Singles Club • More
Today Hypebot launches The Business Of Indie, an initial step in our effort to give independent labels, publishers and artists the attention they deserve. Much like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie will be nestled under the Indie tab at the top of the page and feature a…
ASCAP Is Taking These 12 U.S. Venues To Court
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has filed 12 separate copyright infringement actions against U.S. bars and restaurants alleging unauthorized public performance of its members’ copyrighted musical works. ASCAP is one of the top U.S. performing rights organizations licensing the public performances of songs, collecting license fees,…
How I Created A $300 Fan Generated Music Video
While creating music videos is an important segment of an artist’s music promotion, such endeavors are frequently expensive and time-consuming. In this interview Ariel Hyatt speaks with Eli Lev about how he did things a little more frugally with the help of fans. ____________________________ In this latest piece interview from…
YouTube CEO Says Article 13 Could Kill Music Videos
In her strongest statement so far, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki says that the European Union’s proposed Article 13 copyright directive is impossible for YouTube to comply with. “Platforms that follow these rules, and make a good effort to help rights holders identify their content, shouldn’t be held directly liable for…
On Spotify, A Follow Is More Powerful Than A Pre-Save
There are many options to promote music on Spotify, and while they all have their pros and cons, some strategies are more effective than others. CD Baby’s Chris Robley illustrates why artists should focus on follows rather than pre-saves. ________________________ By Chris Robley of CD Baby from their DIY Musician…
The Business Of Indie Launches Tuesday
Independent labels, publishers and artists are the heart of the music business. But with media and the trades obsessed with major labels, big hits and the Life Of Kanye, indie music doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. So Tuesday, Hypebot is launching The Business Of Indie as a first step…
The Other Playlists: How Behavior Impacts Songs
Since the beginning of the recording industry, the limitations imposed by format have directly influenced music, from wax cylinders to MP3s. Here we look at how the now dominant format – streaming – is reshaping music. ______________________________ Guest post from AWAL “We should get good enough that you don’t have…
8 Tools To Help You Monetize Your Music Online
Being an entrepreneuring artist in 2018 is still incredibly hard, but has some advantages as well, particularly in the monetary department. Here we look at eight tools that can help you to get your music out there an heard, and bring in a little cash while doing it. __________________________ Guest…
Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces 2019 Nominees
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 2019 nominees and they include Chrissie Hynde, Tom T. Hall, Missy Elliot, John Prine and Vince Gill among others. Successful nominees will be inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame during its annual Induction & Awards Gala on June 13, 2019 in…