Monetizing Your Music

All You Need To Know To Make Sure You Are Making The Most Money From Your Music

YouTube Is Actually Running Ads for YouTube AdBlockers

March 28, 2017

Is YouTube simply lying to artists, labels, and publishers hoping to make money on their platform? YouTube says it wants to help artists make money. But how is that possible if they're also helping... YouTu... Read More...

A UK Music study reveals value gap between YouTube and content creators

My Music Got 1,000,000 YouTube Views. Want to See My Royalties?

Paul Resnikoff

February 27, 2017

Image by Thomas Galvez (CC by 2.0) How much does YouTube pay for 1,000,000 views? If you want to make money on YouTube, don't get millions of views. Get billions of views. Because the only way to make YouT... Read More...

TWICE and Japan Teach Musicians How To Sell CDs Again

Want to Sell CDs? Take a Lesson from Kpop Superstars TWICE

Daniel Sanchez

February 22, 2017

Peter Rowlands (CC by 2.0) If CDs are dead, apparently Kpop bands like TWICE and even Ari Herstand haven’t heard the news. You’ve seen the financial results. After the end of each financial quarter, music la... Read More...

Getting Artists Paid: dotBlockchain Announces Public Partners

Getting Artists Paid: dotBlockchain Announces New Partners

Daniel Sanchez

February 1, 2017

Image by BTC Keychain (CC by 2.0) dotBlockchain proves music publishers and organizations are searching for a music industry alternative. The dotBlockchain Music Project (dotBC) started with interesting goal... Read More...

Bandcamp: Relying on Streaming Models Hurts Artists, Labels, and Music

Can Independent Artists Survive In a Streaming Industry?

Daniel Sanchez

January 26, 2017

If streaming is taking over the music industry, where do indies fit in? Welcome to the alterna-streaming revolution at Bandcamp. Last year, Bandcamp announced that they’ve paid out $150 million to indie art... Read More...

Are Cassettes the New Vinyl? This Could Be the Beginning…

Paul Resnikoff

January 25, 2017

Once upon a time, vinyl was pronounced dead. A few years later, the same thing happened for cassettes. Are both formats now roaring back? Of course, cassettes will never make a comeback. Just like vinyl w... Read More...

Chrisette Michele Just Got Paid $250,000 for a 30 Minute Trump Performance

Paul Resnikoff

January 20, 2017

Chrisette Michele reportedly just pocketed $250,000 for a half-hour Trump Inaugural performance. Sorry, what was that, Netflix? Update, Saturday January 21st (AM): Chrisette Michele's payout was initially t... Read More...

In Just 7 Years, Vinyl Records Have Gone from ‘Fad’ to ‘Billion Dollar Industry’

Paul Resnikoff

January 11, 2017

That's right: vinyl records are about to become a billion dollar industry. That's the latest prediction from Deloitte, who exclusively shared their data with Digital Music News. Looks like those beard-growi... Read More...

Will UK ISP Piracy Warning Letters Work? Just Look at Six Strikes

Threatening Letters Don’t Kill Piracy. Just Look at ‘Six Strikes’…

Daniel Sanchez

January 10, 2017

Image by liz west (CC by 2.0) Will written warnings in the UK perform better than American 'Six Strikes' letters? There's little evidence that any of this is working. Are you in the UK? Do you love download... Read More...

Why You’ll Never Get Rich on YouTube (In One Easy Diagram)

Paul Resnikoff

December 14, 2016

It's not that YouTube won't help to you build an audience (it will). But it definitely shouldn't be your long-term focus as an artist (unless you like being broke). Here's the data that proves why. So the ... Read More...

Why Blockchain Won’t Save the Music Industry (at Least Not Yet)

Matthew Hawn

December 9, 2016

The challenge with using the blockchain for music isn’t a technological one. It’s a set of interlocking business problems that have been around since the beginning of music licensing... I’m sitting in a dar... Read More...

Music Distribution Veteran Symphonic Distribution Turns 10

Paul Resnikoff

December 1, 2016

The average digital music distribution company doesn't survive two years. Symphonic Distribution is now celebrating its tenth birthday. When it comes to music distribution companies, Symphonic Distribution ... Read More...

Want Your Music In a Major Gaming Series? Meet the Guys Who Create Their Soundtracks

“My Whole Source of Income Just Disappeared” — How Two Musicians Are Dealing With Cancelled Concerts

What Does It Take to Succeed In Songwriting? Surprising Lessons from Two Successful Sync Writers

How a Movie Score Is Really Made — According to a Top Hollywood Director

Want to Get Your Music Heard? It Starts With the Winning Pitch

Artist Branding Isn’t Selling Out Anymore — But What’s the New Balance?

The Revolution Will Be Recorded: How Can Artists Shape Movements and Change Lives?

What Marvin Gaye's Attorney Thinks About the 'Blurred Lines' Copyright Verdict

Meet Lady A, the Black Blues Singer Whose Name Got Taken by Lady Antebellum — Our Latest Podcast

Spotify Probably Owes You More Money — Here’s How to Get It (Our Latest Podcast)

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

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

Meet the Single Mom Cellist Who Makes a Living Off Her Music — Our Podcast Interview

How to Protect Yourself From the Copyright Trolls — Our Latest Podcast

How Much Does Spotify Pay Per Stream? Here’s the Latest Data

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

Music Promotion Is An Asset Your Music Career Can’t Live Without

Learn How to Live Stream and Collect Donations on Twitch, Facebook, and More

Music Benefactors Wants to Solve the Crowdfunding Riddle for Musicians — Introducing the ‘Artist Public Offering’

YouTube Is Actually Running Ads for YouTube AdBlockers

My Music Got 1,000,000 YouTube Views. Want to See My Royalties?

Want to Sell CDs? Take a Lesson from Kpop Superstars TWICE

Getting Artists Paid: dotBlockchain Announces New Partners

Can Independent Artists Survive In a Streaming Industry?

Are Cassettes the New Vinyl? This Could Be the Beginning…

Chrisette Michele Just Got Paid $250,000 for a 30 Minute Trump Performance

In Just 7 Years, Vinyl Records Have Gone from ‘Fad’ to ‘Billion Dollar Industry’

Threatening Letters Don’t Kill Piracy. Just Look at ‘Six Strikes’…

Why You’ll Never Get Rich on YouTube (In One Easy Diagram)

Why Blockchain Won’t Save the Music Industry (at Least Not Yet)

Music Distribution Veteran Symphonic Distribution Turns 10