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PRS, MCPS Officially Extend ‘Service Agreement’ Until 2025’s Conclusion

November 10, 2021

The Performing Right Society (PRS) and the Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society Limited (MCPS) have officially inked a “service agreement extension” that will keep them united under the overarching PRS for... Read More...

How To Start a Music Career With a Plan

Caleb J. Murphy

November 8, 2021

Photo Credit: Lorri Lang You might be considering a career in music. Or maybe you’re well on your way. Whatever your situation, creating a plan needs to be at the center of your music career. And in this pos... Read More...

SPIN Media Launches Artist-Driven Multimedia Lounge With Vertigo

Vertigo Music

November 3, 2021

Photo Credit: Vertigo Music Social listening app teams up with storied music and entertainment media company to create new, unique promotional opportunities that boosts artists’ streams and media outlets’ eng... Read More...

Fender Acquires Music Software, Hardware Developer PreSonus Audio Electronics

Dylan Smith

November 2, 2021

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has officially inked a “definitive agreement” to acquire PreSonus Audio Electronics, a “designer and manufacturer of recording and live-sound hardware and software solut... Read More...

Jamstik Is Revolutionizing MIDI Controllers With the Studio MIDI Guitar

Ashley King

October 29, 2021

Photo Credit: Zivix A Minneapolis guitar company with a unique technology focus has matured into a major contender in the music production industry. The following article was developed with Zivix, a proud pa... Read More...

Amazon Music Unveils Pitching and Promotion Tool for New Releases — But Unlike Spotify, Artists Can’t Pay for Placement

Dylan Smith

October 29, 2021

Amazon Music has officially launched a pitching tool for artists, and in a stark contrast to some competing streaming services’ promotional programs, this tool doesn’t encompass a payola component. Amazon Mu... Read More...

How To Record Music at Home: The Complete Guide for Bedroom Producers

Caleb J. Murphy

October 29, 2021

Everyone and their aunt wants to learn how to record music at home. But this guide is only for those who actually want to get started producing pro-level music on a regular basis. If you want to learn how to... Read More...

Band Has $50,000 Worth of Gear Stolen on Tour — Fans Donate $43,000 in 24 Hours

Ashley King

October 27, 2021

Photo Credit: Keagan Henman Punk rock group Mannequin Pussy had nearly $50k worth of gear stolen on tour. Fans rallied to help. The group set up a fundraiser yesterday to recoup financial losses. In just 24 ... Read More...

A2IM-Backed ‘Protect Working Musicians Act’ Aims to Help Indie Musicians ‘Negotiate with Dominant Streaming Platforms’

Dylan Smith

October 26, 2021

A photograph of the Capitol Building's western side. Photo Credit: Martin Falbisoner A U.S. lawmaker has introduced the Protect Working Musicians Act, an A2IM- and ARA-backed bill that purportedly aims to “al... Read More...

16 Million Americans Learned to Play Guitar During the Pandemic, Fender Study Finds

Dylan Smith

October 8, 2021

A study from Fender has revealed that 16 million Americans began learning guitar during the last two years. Photo Credit: Alex Suprun A new study from Fender has found that about 16 million Americans between ... Read More...

Utopia Music Acquires Quincy Jones-Backed Musimap, Aims to ‘Create a Gold Standard for Advanced Metadata Tagging’

Dylan Smith

September 29, 2021

Utopia Music and Musimap higher-ups. Photo Credit: Utopia Music Switzerland-based Utopia Music, which monitors global song plays, has officially acquired Musimap, an AI-powered music-analysis and -classificat... Read More...

Exactuals and AgilLink Are Officially Integrated; Higher-Ups Tout ‘Significant Advantages’ For Entertainment Industry Professionals

Dylan Smith

September 22, 2021

SaaS-based payment-processing firm Exactuals has officially confirmed the integration of its PaymentHub and Datafaction’s AgilLink – a move that higher-ups say will streamline “the payment flow and back offic... Read More...

Sync Music Is Bouncing Back In 2021 — But What are the Emerging Trends?

Social Media Is Transforming Sync — Here’s How I’m Scoring Placements in the Digital Age

Meet the Sync Superstar Behind the Ad for Nissan’s 2023 Z

Robyn Cage Discusses Sync Licensing Tips for Beginners on Songtradr

Sync Licensing Is Helping This Tropical Music Star Find Fans on the Global Stage

Here’s How a Volume-Based Sync Licensing Approach Helped These Musicians Score a VRBO Placement

Here’s What Drives Sync Licensing Success — According to a Veteran Creator Fresh Off a Samsung Placement

How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn't) — Our Latest Podcast

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms (Our Latest Podcast)

Meet the Artist Who Is Literally Saving His Fans’ Lives — Our Latest Podcast

Stop Chasing Playlists and Start Building a Music Career — Our Latest Podcast

‘Bone Conduction’ Headphones Don’t Go Over Your Ears — But Still Transmit Sound to Your Inner Cochlea

Now That the Music Modernization Act Has Passed, Who’s Gonna Run the Damn Thing?

Investing In Music Catalogs? It Ain’t All Daisies & Butterflies — Our Latest Podcast

20 Independent Musician Resources You Need To See

Sonarworks Wants to Revolutionize Music Mixing — Without the Need for High-Priced Studio Equipment or Expertise

How To Make Money as a Music Producer

MusiCares Launches Second ‘Help for the Holidays’ Initiative

Why Songwriter Royalty Rates Won’t Be Changing Much — No Matter How Many Copyright Hearings Take Place

PRS, MCPS Officially Extend ‘Service Agreement’ Until 2025’s Conclusion

How To Start a Music Career With a Plan

SPIN Media Launches Artist-Driven Multimedia Lounge With Vertigo

Fender Acquires Music Software, Hardware Developer PreSonus Audio Electronics

Jamstik Is Revolutionizing MIDI Controllers With the Studio MIDI Guitar

Amazon Music Unveils Pitching and Promotion Tool for New Releases — But Unlike Spotify, Artists Can’t Pay for Placement

How To Record Music at Home: The Complete Guide for Bedroom Producers

Band Has $50,000 Worth of Gear Stolen on Tour — Fans Donate $43,000 in 24 Hours

A2IM-Backed ‘Protect Working Musicians Act’ Aims to Help Indie Musicians ‘Negotiate with Dominant Streaming Platforms’

16 Million Americans Learned to Play Guitar During the Pandemic, Fender Study Finds

Utopia Music Acquires Quincy Jones-Backed Musimap, Aims to ‘Create a Gold Standard for Advanced Metadata Tagging’

Exactuals and AgilLink Are Officially Integrated; Higher-Ups Tout ‘Significant Advantages’ For Entertainment Industry Professionals