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

November 26, 2019

Lucidious Warning: Spotify playlists may be damaging to your career. Ari Herstand explains why. What? You’re not subscribed to the Digital Music News Podcast? We’re available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Pla... Read More...

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

Paul Resnikoff

April 16, 2019

'Bone conduction' headphones are one of the strangest things you'll try. But they amazingly transmit audio while keeping your ear canal open to other noises. What? You’re not subscribed to the Digital Musi... Read More...

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

Paul Resnikoff

March 11, 2019

Maybe passing the Music Modernization Act (MMA) was the easy part. What? You’re not subscribed to the Digital Music News Podcast? We’re available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, and pretty much ... Read More...

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

Paul Resnikoff

January 23, 2019

Your money's inside. Investors are continuing to pile into music publishing catalogs for a more reliable return. But publishing assets come with their own portfolio of headaches — according to these investor... Read More...

One of These Three Companies Will Change Live Concerts Forever

Paul Resnikoff

December 9, 2018

The HafenCity quarter of Hamburg, Germany, where three interesting live concert concepts are bubbling (photo: Michael Krämer) And if it's not one of these companies — it'll be one of their competitors. What... Read More...

Our Latest Podcast: Latin America Has 640 Million People. Why Are Fewer Than 5% of Them Paying for Streaming?

Paul Resnikoff

November 25, 2018

Bogota, Colombia Streaming music subscriptions are exploding in regions like North America and Western Europe. But why isn't the same thing happening in musical hotbeds like Latin America? According to the ... Read More...

Quadraphonic Sound Died In the 1970s. So Why Is Somebody Bringing It Back?

Paul Resnikoff

November 1, 2018

Miles Davis' Live-Evil LP in Quadraphonic, 1972 Quadraphonic sound faded from the landscape in the late 1970s, securing its place in the music technology dustbin. Now, somebody is bringing it back — and spre... Read More...

An Insanely Detailed Discussion About the Music Modernization Act

Paul Resnikoff

October 17, 2018

On October 11th, 2018, the Music Modernization Act (also called the MMA) was signed into law. But what exactly does this mean for songwriters, publishers, streaming platforms, and other players? Here are so... Read More...

Podcast: Beyonce’s Band Leader’s 16 Tips for Turning Pro

Paul Resnikoff

October 15, 2017

Bibi McGill "There are no rules for success," says Bibi McGill, leader of Beyonce's band, Suga Mama. But these 16 principles just might change your musical career. This is the person that Beyonce trusts to ... Read More...

Thinking About Creating Custom Compositions for Your Project? A Breakdown of the Options

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

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

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

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

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

One of These Three Companies Will Change Live Concerts Forever

Our Latest Podcast: Latin America Has 640 Million People. Why Are Fewer Than 5% of Them Paying for Streaming?

Quadraphonic Sound Died In the 1970s. So Why Is Somebody Bringing It Back?

An Insanely Detailed Discussion About the Music Modernization Act

Podcast: Beyonce’s Band Leader’s 16 Tips for Turning Pro