Tour Smart: 3 basic strategies

Live performances and touring is one of the largest sources of income many musicians get. Here’s how to get the most out of your tour before it begins. by Jay from the Reverbnation Blog We’re all making music in a digitally driven industry, but touring is still one of the most reliable ways to form […]
5 ways to unlock musical creativity

Sometimes creative blocks come around and throw us a bit off track. Here’s how to dig deep and find your next big idea, even when you feel stuck. from SoundFly The Mysterious Origins of Creativity Every artist forges a different path through their career. Whether catalyzed by sheer luck and accident or the dogged pursuit of a sound, […]
Music streaming is not creating shared cultural moments, but it could

In the bygone age of live radio, music often met the moment. A rainy day, a national tragedy, and the death of a celebrity were often soundtracked by the perfect song. Those shared musical moments are missing from streaming, but they don’ have to be, writes MIDiA’s Hanna Kahlert By Hanna Kahlert from the MIDiA […]
Creating short-form videos for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and working with influencers

With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep […]
Yandex Deliveries Suspended

Based on the information now available to us, it is apparent that Yandex is a sanctioned entity. Unfortunately, this means we are under an obligation to suspend deliveries with immediate effect. Please note that at this stage, based on the advice we have received we do not believe that we are required to take down […]
Twitch reaches agreement on music usage

Twitch has reached an agreement with the American National Music Publishers Association. Users who play unlicensed music during a live stream will now receive a warning before the stream or video is deleted. Last year, the music industry took aim at Twitch streamers who used unlicensed (background) music. This resulted in a flood of removed […]
Spotify now let you use music in your podcast

Spotify today introduces the an update to its Music + Talk feature. This means creators and listeners now have access to the feature, where the streaming service makes it possible to combine music with personal spoken commentary. Music + Talk gives podcasters and music lovers the opportunity to create their own podcast using Spotify’s 70 […]
Spotify introduces Greenroom

Spotify has rolled out its own audio chat app, the music service reported Wednesday. Spotify Greenroom allows users to start and follow conversations, just like Clubhouse. The app is available for Android and iOS. To use the app, users log in with their Spotify account. All users can set up a conversation room or join […]
Apple announces lossless Apple Music is coming

In June 2021 Apple Music will get two big updates: support for high-quality lossless audio and for spatial audio through Dolby Atmos. To bring industry-leading sound quality to subscribers, at no extra cost. Spatial Audio gives artists the opportunity to create immersive audio experiences for their fans with true multidimensional sound and clarity. Apple claims […]
NEW DSP: iHeartRadio

From the beginning of August, NOXU Music Group joins hands with iHeartRadio. iHeartRadio is a US-based internet radio and subscription streaming service. It is available across 90+ device platforms including online, and via automobiles, gaming consoles, home audio, mobile smartphones and tablets, and TVs. iHeartRadio’s client base comprises a whopping 128 million registered users and […]