This week, our ideas and advice for the industry’s independent do-it-yourselfers dug into what and updated electronic press kit should look like, what artists ought to understand about Songtrust, how to check if you’re actually monetizing your YouTube channel, and much more! The EPK: An Updated Look What Artists Need…
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this flip back through the past week’s music industry news, we revisit YouTube’s attempt to eliminate pay-for-view, Vevo’s ten year anniversary, Sheryl Crow and Joan Jett’s recent honors, and more! YouTube Revises Music Charts To Eliminate Pay-For-View Vevo Marks 10 Years, 300% Growth In Last 5 Years Sheryl Crow,Joan…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, some of the most popular articles from the pages of Hypebot looked at Spotify’s launch of its new upgraded family plan, the streaming platform’s head of music’s choice to step down, Jammber’s acquisition of TuneRegistry and what that means for music rights, plus much more. Spotify Launches Upgraded…
Music Marketing Platform Beatchain Adds Distribution
Music promotion and fan building platform Beatchain has added digital distribution powered by FUGA. The full direct to artist platform will launch in early 2020. FUGA’s platform will allow Beatchain to distribute their users’ content to hundreds of digital services for 100% market reach. Artists can upload unlimited tracks for…
Playlist Streaming: Is It Hurting The Artist?
Leaving downloads and CDs in the dust, streaming (and consequently playlists) is now the new normal for music consumption. But just how much is this style of listening harming artists, and how much value is there getting your song a coveted placement on a popular playlist. ___________________________ In this latest…
Spotify Acquires Audio Talent Marketplace SoundBetter
Spotify has acquired SoundBetter, a global marketplace that helps creators connect and hire producers and other audio professionals. Soundbetter will become part of Spotify For Artists, making it the first artist service that the streamer will charge for. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. SoundBetter enables musicians, DJ’s and…
Spotify is now a music-making marketplace, as it buys New York-based Soundbetter
Daniel Ek’s “two-sided marketplace” is becoming a reality
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Now Spotify’s Chief Accountant, Luca Baratta, exits firm
“Mr. Baratta’s departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company’s accounting principles or practices.”
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Deezer To Tests User-Centric Muisc Streaming Payouts and It Could Be A Game Changer
Music streamer Deezer is soliciting rights holders to test a major change in how streaming royalties are calculated. So-called "user-centric payments" would more fairly compensate low and mid-tier artists, according to its supporters. While not a top tier player, Deezer’s 14 million users would provide an adequate test of the…
Spotify Is Testing In-App Feature To Create Podcasts With Anchor
In a recent test move, Spotify appears to be experimenting with allowing its users to create podcasts from within the streaming platform, inserting a button which, if clicked, will redirect the user to the Anchor app, a user-friendly podcast creation tool acquired by Spotify in early 2019. _________________________ Guest post…