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Spotify Is Riddled With Fake Streams — Or Is It? Our Latest Podcast

September 29, 2022

The late Michael K. Williams hosts Vice's 'Black Market,' which delved into seedy world of 'underground stream farms' in season 2. Can you really trust the play counts on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube? To ... Read More...

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Dear Jack White, Congrats On Being A Vinyl Visionary — Let’s Make The Rest of Your Dreams Come True

Greg E. Allen

September 28, 2022

Photo Credit: Rhythmic Rebellion The following comes from Rhythmic Rebellion, a company DMN is proud to be partnering with. Dear Jack White, You deserve credit for fueling the vinyl revolution. But you wis... Read More...

One Play at a Time, Audoo Is Making Accurate Performance Data Part of the Songwriter Pay Conversation

Paul Resnikoff

September 21, 2022

Photo Credit: Eric Tompkins The debate over songwriter compensation is unlikely to end anytime soon — though fast-evolving technology will play a big role in the discussion moving forward. Case in point: Audo... Read More...

Are Music Videos Worth It for Indie Musicians?

Caleb J. Murphy

September 16, 2022

Photo credit: KAL VISUALS This article is for the indie musician who’s trying to turn music into their career. If you’re ready to do both the creative side and the business side of things, this post is for ... Read More...

Dear Snoop Dogg, Your Death Row Records Dream Has Come True!

Greg E. Allen

September 14, 2022

Photo Credit: Rhythmic Rebellion The following comes from Rhythmic Rebellion, a company DMN is proud to be partnering with. Dear Snoop Dogg, Congrats on being the new proud papa of Death Row Records. So yo... Read More...

How To Record Vocals at Home (for Beginners)

Caleb J. Murphy

September 9, 2022

Most indie artists are recording music from their bedrooms. It’s amazing we have that opportunity, but it also requires knowing more about how to properly record. And the quality of the vocals is one of the... Read More...

Music Distributor Sound Legends Is Shaking Up the US-Centric Distributor Model – While Creating the ‘Entry Point for International Artists’

Paul Resnikoff

September 1, 2022

Photo Credit: Sound Legends Sound Legends wants to empower independent artists from around the world to access the global music market — across 195 countries and 300+ streaming platforms. In a quiet bow over... Read More...

How To Get Signed to a Record Label (Updated for 2022)

Gaetano

August 30, 2022

Ah, the elusive record deal. The glory of getting signed to a major label is the ultimate music career status symbol for every aspiring singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, musician and band — and yet, it r... Read More...

How To Grow Your Music Career While Working a Day Job

Caleb J. Murphy

August 29, 2022

Photo created with DALL-E Most indie musicians work a day job (yay, capitalism). And it can be frustrating trying to balance your passion with your paycheck. We don’t talk about it enough. So here are four ... Read More...

On Mastering Music: Should You Hire a Mastering Engineer or Use Automated Mastering?

Caleb J. Murphy

August 22, 2022

Photo generated by DALL-E Mastering music is the final stage before you release your songs to the world. You need to master every song you release – it improves the sound quality and increases the loudness ... Read More...

AdRev’s Ex-President Is Now a Cooperating Witness In Federal Investigation of $23 Million YouTube Scam, Source Says

Paul Resnikoff

August 21, 2022

According to details shared with Digital Music News, former AdRev President Noah Becker is now a cooperating witness in the U.S. Government's investigation into a $23 million YouTube royalty heist. More deta... Read More...

Welcome to Jimmie Allen, Inc.: “You Really Need To Be the CEO of Your Own Company”

Paul Resnikoff

August 18, 2022

Photo Credit: Jimmie Allen Country star Jimmie Allen continues to make waves in music and business. But before he was playing for massive crowds, winning awards, and discovering emerging talent, the singer-so... Read More...

Is Sync the New Radio? ‘Running Up That Hill’ Isn’t the Only Track That’s Finding New Fans After Scoring a Major Placement

Unauthorized Music Usage on TikTok Can Cost Brands Big — But There’s a Way to Avoid Expensive Licensing Headaches

Sync Licensing Is Evolving — Now There’s a Comprehensive Analysis of the Music Industry’s Most Exciting Segment

How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused

Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving ‘Running Up That Hill’ a New Lease on Life

Here’s How Apple Has Dominated Sync Licensing for Two Decades Running

The Methodology Behind Great Sync: A Breakdown for Brands, Content Creators and Supervisors

Adidas Places Kanye Branding Deal Under Review

Spotify Is Riddled With Fake Streams — Or Is It? Our Latest Podcast

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms

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

How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn’t)

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

Naxos Founder Klaus Heymann Talks About the Evolution of Classical Music Through the Era of Digital Streaming

How to Build a Fanbase That Can Break Ticketmaster

pCloud Is Angling to Become the “Dropbox Killer” for the Music Industry — With Critical Differentiating Features

Chartmetric Pushes Its Music Data Footprint Further With a ‘V2’ Release – Including Stepped-Up TikTok and Short-Form Video Tracking

Music Producers, Here Are the Best YouTube Channels for You

Spotify Is Riddled With Fake Streams — Or Is It? Our Latest Podcast

Dear Jack White, Congrats On Being A Vinyl Visionary — Let’s Make The Rest of Your Dreams Come True

One Play at a Time, Audoo Is Making Accurate Performance Data Part of the Songwriter Pay Conversation

Are Music Videos Worth It for Indie Musicians?

Dear Snoop Dogg, Your Death Row Records Dream Has Come True!

How To Record Vocals at Home (for Beginners)

Music Distributor Sound Legends Is Shaking Up the US-Centric Distributor Model – While Creating the ‘Entry Point for International Artists’

How To Get Signed to a Record Label (Updated for 2022)

How To Grow Your Music Career While Working a Day Job

On Mastering Music: Should You Hire a Mastering Engineer or Use Automated Mastering?

AdRev’s Ex-President Is Now a Cooperating Witness In Federal Investigation of $23 Million YouTube Scam, Source Says

Welcome to Jimmie Allen, Inc.: “You Really Need To Be the CEO of Your Own Company”