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Unsigned Artists Account for Just 2.7% of Global Recording Sales

April 20, 2018

Revenue for unsigned artists is growing at a great rate. Yet, why does it only make up such a small amount of global recording sales? According to a new study published by Midia, global recorded music revenue... Read More...

I'm a Cellist and Composer. Want to See My Royalties?

I’m an Award-Winning Cellist and Composer. Want to See My Royalties?

Daniel Sanchez

April 18, 2018

So, how much does Zoe Keating make from streaming? Every now and then, Digital Music News covers what real artists make from streaming platforms. One artist last year, for example, made just €403.27, or $... Read More...

Is This Who You Want Representing You?

Noah Itman

April 9, 2018

Something interesting happened to me recently. Ari Herstand was working on an investigative report, Music PR Company: 25% of Our Clients Are Entitled Little Brats, discussing how Manimal PR was under-deliver... Read More...

Music PR Company: 25% Of Our Clients Are Entitled Little Brats

Ari Herstand

April 4, 2018

I first heard about Manimal PR from an artist management facebook group I’m a part of. Someone was inquiring about them and immediately the post was flooded with fellow managers saying “I’ve worked with Mani... Read More...

Merlin Just Licensed 90% of China’s Legitimate Digital Music Market

Marsha Silva

March 19, 2018

Do the Chinese like Western indie music? Thanks to a groundbreaking deal by Merlin, we're about to find out. Through a string of new licensing arrangements, Merlin is taking indie music to China. ... Read More...

Foreign Artists Hoping to Play SXSW Could Face a Serious Crackdown This Year

Daniel Sanchez

February 9, 2018

Ahead of SXSW 2018, Italian Singer Damien McFly’s detention and deportation may signal what could happen to foreign artists and bands. Early last year, independent artists from other countries started freaki... Read More...

China Is Banning Hip-Hop - Unless the Lyrics Support the Communist Party

China Is Banning All Hip Hop — Unless the Lyrics Support the Communist Party

Daniel Sanchez

January 23, 2018

As part of a cultural crackdown on dangerous Western influences, China has taken a strong stance against hip hop and rappers in the country. Thanks to the popularity of Chinese rap singing competition The Ra... Read More...

Notice: Artists Have Less Than 60 Days to Opt Into Facebook’s Direct License

Daniel Sanchez

January 15, 2018

Indie artist or self-published songwriter? Here's how to get paid for your songs on Facebook, Instagram, and Oculus. In an attempt to avoid copyright issues on its platform, Facebook has entered into major ... Read More...

Major Facebook Algorithm Update Will Dramatically Reduce Band Posts

Daniel Sanchez

January 12, 2018

Artists and bands will now have to find inventive ways to reach out to their fans on Facebook. Last week, Facebook signed a significant music licensing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group. The move w... Read More...

What Is Splice and Why Did It Just Raise $35 Million?

Daniel Sanchez

December 15, 2017

Splice just earned $35 million in funding. But, what is it and why does it matter? Four years after its launch, Splice has paid independent artists $5 million. The company also just scored $35 million in a ... Read More...

Facebook Guarantees Your Music Video Won't Get Ripped Down

Facebook Promises Not to Rip Down Your Music Videos – If You Use Their Music

Daniel Sanchez

December 11, 2017

After fighting endless DMCA takedown requests, Facebook finally grants indie musicians and content creators pre-cleared songs. There's a problem plaguing Facebook. Musicians on the world’s largest social ... Read More...

Kickstarter Wants to Destroy Patreon — Starting With ‘Drip’

Daniel Sanchez

November 16, 2017

To fight Patreon, Kickstarter has re-launched Drip, a subscription-based patronage platform for artists. Several years ago, rising YouTube musician Jack Conte became frustrated. While millions watched his v... Read More...

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Jamendo Spins Subscription-Based Sync Licensing for Video Producers & Podcasters

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Pandora Expands Its Indie Artist Submission Tools — But Will This Help Emerging Artists Grow Their Audiences?

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Unsigned Artists Account for Just 2.7% of Global Recording Sales

I’m an Award-Winning Cellist and Composer. Want to See My Royalties?

Is This Who You Want Representing You?

Music PR Company: 25% Of Our Clients Are Entitled Little Brats

Merlin Just Licensed 90% of China’s Legitimate Digital Music Market

Foreign Artists Hoping to Play SXSW Could Face a Serious Crackdown This Year

China Is Banning All Hip Hop — Unless the Lyrics Support the Communist Party

What Is Splice and Why Did It Just Raise $35 Million?

Facebook Promises Not to Rip Down Your Music Videos – If You Use Their Music

Kickstarter Wants to Destroy Patreon — Starting With ‘Drip’