MUSIC FEATURES
FreshTunes Connects the World With Longstanding, Truly Free Artist Services
FreshTunes is built around accessibility and transparency. Artists from over 140 countries now use the platform to get their music on global streaming services, promote releases, and track performance, all without giving up ownership or paying recurring fees.
StrmMusic is the Record Label Alternative Artists are Choosing
StrmMusic is a music tech platform or “smart label” that provides royalty-based advances (no contracts, no rights lost), AI-powered career planning, and a proprietary “Career Navigator” that maps the artist journey in 10 clear stages.
Interview: Carlos Palop, Founder of UniteSync
NxtNow Music recently had the chance to connect with Carlos Palop, the founder of music rights administration platform UniteSync, for an in-depth interview.
Breaking Into the Music Industry: Tips to Know
The music industry is often referred to being one of the toughest to get into because talent alone isn’t enough. If you’re looking to break into the music industry this year, here are some helpful tips to know and to give you the best chance of success.
UniteSync: How to Fix Artists Missing Out on Royalties
UniteSync is a platform built specifically to address missed royalties. It was created by Carlos Palop, a library scientist and electronic artist who saw the gaps firsthand while trying to get paid for his own work. He designed UniteSync to help artists, managers, and estates simplify registration and track down missing royalties.
DIY: How You Can Be Your Own Record Label
This article delves into the intricacies of this DIY music revolution, and outlines the essential steps, tools, and resources that indie artists can leverage to build sustainable and successful careers on their own terms without being signed to be a record label.
Capitol Music Group Launches Nashville Division for Country, Christian and Gospel Music Operations
Capitol Music Group has announced that it will bring Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) and its country division Capitol Records Nashville, under the Capitol Music Group Nashville banner, fortifying its commitment to the Music City as a key creative and commercial hub for the label group.
Splice Announces its Acquisition of Spitfire Audio
Splice, the leading platform for music creation, has announced the acquisition of Spitfire Audio, the UK’s premier developer of high-end virtual instrument libraries.
BandLab Wins People’s Voice Webby Award for Technical Achievement
BandLab, the world’s leading social music creation platform, has been named a winner at the 29th Annual Webby Awards, receiving the People’s Voice Award for Technical Achievement under the Apps & Software category.
Kobalt Signs Bizzy Crook, the Writer Behind Leon Thomas’s “Mutt”
Kobalt, the largest independent music publisher in the world, has announced the signing of Bizzy Crook, the acclaimed songwriter who played a pivotal role in crafting Leon Thomas’ breakout hit “Mutt.”
Rise and BMI Launch Spark Music Creator Program
Spark, Rise and BMI's new music creator program, is available to BMI songwriters, composers and producers, and features exclusive offers and special discounts on leading music creation tools and tech, valuable career insights, educational content and health and wellness resources...
Streaming Powerhouse Audiomack Expands Deeper Into Latin America
Big names have ruled coverage of Latin music's ascendence... but the superstars aren't the full picture. Audiomack has a more nuanced portrait, thanks to its growing adoption by music fans in Latin American diasporas.
Rise Partners With Symphonic to Fix Music Marketing
Does it feel like your marketing efforts to promote your music aren’t working? Well good news: Rise is partnering with Symphonic to fix that.
Amuse Announces Their Licensing Deal With The Walters
The Walters are one of many Amuse artists who get the best of both worlds: artistic independence with stalwart industry-savvy support. From digital music distribution and metadata optimization to smart funding and marketing, Amuse’s offerings allow the artist full ownership of their creative vision.
Stationhead Unveils Stationhead Shop for Artists and Music Fans
Stationhead is now letting artists create unique, thrilling Shops, where fans can find must-have merch while gaining increased cred in their fan communities. Stationhead Shop easily expands artists’ existing Shopify stores, linking online fan experiences with e-commerce in a direct, fun way.
Amplify The Stage Champions Rising Canadian Talent With Audiomack
Audiomack, a leader in music streaming, proudly supports the launch of Amplify The Stage, a transformative program designed to empower emerging artists and their teams with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities needed to succeed in today’s competitive music industry.
Audius Continues Ambitious Program to Reward Artists and Fans
Audius, the largest decentralized music community, discovery platform and marketplace for artists and their fans, is currently in its fourth week of an ambitious program to reward the artists and fans who have made the platform one of the most vibrant and exciting ways to experience music today.
AI for Music Creators: A Guide to Success
This article will delve into how artists and music producers can utilize AI tools to not only make music but also to build and sustain a career in the highly competitive and ever-changing music landscape.
MashApp Launches App Allowing Fans to ‘Mash Up’ Songs from Universal, Warner, & Sony
MashApp, the innovative music app that allows users to curate and play back real time personalized ‘mashups’ of their favorite songs in an environment that supports artists and songwriters, has launched in the Apple App Store in the US.
Amuse Unveils Deal Tracker, for Greater Transparency in Artist Licensing and Funding Deals
Amuse, the global distribution and Artist Services platform, announces that they’re bringing even more transparency to their funding and licensing deals, by - in addition to their usual statements - introducing monthly, detailed financials and a Deal Tracker in their music distribution apps.