Why clearing samples is crucial
It’s safe to say that pop, hip hop and samples are inextricably linked. Some of the best songs of all time materialised because of samples. Think the Notorious B.I.G’s Mo Money Mo Problems and the Diana Ross
What can music learn from games?
Forget The Beatles or BTS…the video games industry was worth over US$90 billion in 2020. This figure is expected to reach US$256.97 billion by 2025. [Source: Tech Jury] To put things into perspective, total music i
Music Streaming Payouts: How Much Do Artists Actually Make From Streaming in 2024?
Discover how much artists earn from music streaming in 2024. Explore payout structures of Spotify, Apple Music, and more, and learn all about the pro-rata and user-centric payout models.
Spotify’s 15th Anniversary: Its Impact On The Music Industry
In commemoration of Spotify's 15th anniversary, we'll be exploring Spotify's impact on the music industry through 13 features that the Spotify team has introduced to the world.
The lockdown winners on Spotify
We are now mostly coming out the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, who were the artists and genres that grew during the lockdown period?
Are Music Magazines Dead?: The Demise Of Print Magazines Explained
Q Magazine’s closure in July 2020 seemed to spell the end of music magazines. A lot of people in the industry weren’t surprised – after all, other iconic publications, such as NME, decided to ditch prin
Spotify Monthly Listeners: The Truth About Audience Engagement
What does Spotify monthly listeners means? Explore how this number has the power to impact an artist's following and marketing strategy.
How established acts are using TikTok to reach new audiences
How can Zoomer staple TikTok re-ignite the careers of already established acts?
The 7 stages of being a professional musician
Multi-instrumentalist and YouTuber Benn Jordan a.k.a the Flashbulb knows a thing or two about being a professional musician. He’s been a professional musician since 1999 and launched a successful YouTube channel in
How does inflation impact the music industry?
Inflationary pressures are a massive talking point across the world this week, but how will this affect the music industry specifically...