Could Article 13 Mean The End Of Music On YouTube?

Even as YouTube launched it’s much anticipated music service, its core user-generated video business was being threatened. The EU Parliament is seriously considering overturning basic provisions of the safe harbor framework under which YouTube operates; and the idea is gaining traction in the US. ___________________________ By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA…

Musician’s Guide To Streaming Click Fraud

As streaming settles in to become the established medium of music consumption, the inevitable issue of fraud is rearing its ugly head. In this piece Kevin Cornell provides a quick breakdown of streaming fraud and what you, as an artist, need to know. ____________________________ Guest post by Kevin Cornell of…

How To Guide For Cover Art On Spotify, Streaming Services

While cover art no longer carries quite the same weight as it once did (with music less often purchased as a physical product) it remains an essential part of the marketing puzzle. Here we look at the guidelines for when it comes to putting your music on streaming services. ________________________…

Non-Traditional Methods For Sharing Your Music Online In 2018

Given the high volume of music being churned out these days, it can be easy to get lost in the crowd on platforms like SoundCloud or Spotify, regardless of how good your music is. Here we look at some more unconventional avenues for online promotion that may have an increased…

How To Guide To Get Music On Spotify Playlists

With Spotify now one of the most popular platforms for music consumption, figuring out how to get your music placed on one of the streaming services coveted playlists has become the Holy Grail for up-and-coming musicians. Here we look at some advice on cracking the playlist code. ___________________________ Guest post…

Spotify Launches ‘The Game Plan’ Video Series For Artists

After noticing that many of its artists weren’t utilizing the streaming platform’s full potential, Spotify has a launched a new series of helpful videos intended to direct artists on how to take full advantage of their artist specific site. ______________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 You have…

XXXTentacion Dominates Spotify, Global Charts As Murder Suspect Arrested

[UPDATED] 20-year-old rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot and killed Monday in an apparent armed robbery, just broke Taylor Swift’s one-day global streaming record on Spotify. Streams for XXXTentacion’s “Sad!” a meditation on his struggle with abandonment and depression, topped more than 10.4 million streams in 24 hours, according to data…

AT&T Adds Free Pandora Premium, Amazon Music To Select Mobile Plans

Just days after the AT&T Time Warner merger, the combined company is rolling out new video and music offerings to its mobile subscribers. Starting Tuesday, June 26, 142 million AT&T subscribers will have access to Pandora’s on-demand music service and Amazon Music Unlimited. AT&T "&More Premium" subscribers will have the…