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18/03/2022

Music distribution trends 2022

What will be trending in music in 2022? For artists making and releasing songs this year, keeping an eye on what’s popular in the music industry is a must.

Music data analysts Viberate have released their predictions for music in 2022, based on the trends from the past year in the music world. They looked at aspects like how trending music artists used social media and which were the most popular music genres. Within their findings there’s some golden knowledge for artists who want to know what moves to make to be successful over the coming year.

What should artists look out for, and how do you take advantage of what’s trending in 2022? Read on to take your release to the next level.

https://routenote.com/blog/music-trends-2022-how-artists-can-stay-ahead-of-the-curve/

25/02/2022

5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Music Distributor

Whether you are a music producer, artist or Youtuber. At some point in your music journey, you may start looking for a music distributor to release your music to DSPs (Digital Service Providers) like Apple Music, Spotify, etc.

There are a sizable number of music distributors out there in the market. Spending hours or days browsing through the internet and doing research on your own could be a little overwhelming. To choose the right company, here we have broken down some key points that you should consider when making the decision 👉 https://goodnoisemusic.com/music-distributor/

Looking for the right Music Distributor? You have come to the right place then. Here are things you should consider when choosing a distributor.

12/12/2021

The most popular streaming platforms and online music stores.

1. iTunes - is a program for playing audio and video files, which was produced by Apple in 2001.

2. Spotify - is a streaming platform, which was founded in 2006 in Stockholm, Sweden by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. The company initiated the concept of interactive streaming, the consumer decides to listen for free or pay a subscription fee. Subscribing to the free level means accessing any music on the Spotify platform, but from time to time ads are displayed, while in the paid subscription model users have access to the entire Spotify library without ads.
Spotify pays the musicians about USD 0.00397 for displaying a song (they have about 87 million subscribers and about 191 million active users per month).
3. Napster - is an application that is used to search, download and buy MP3 files. It was invented in 1999 by Shawn Finning and Sean Parker.

Napster pays musicians about 0.019 USD for displaying a song (they have about 5 million users).

4. Apple Music - is a music streaming service, which was created in 2015 and its author is Apple Inc.

Apple Music pays about $0.00783 USD to the musicians for displaying the song.

5. TIDAL - streaming service, which was founded in 2016 by Swedish-Norwegian group Aspiro.

TIDAL pays the musicians about 0.01284 USD for displaying the song.

6. Deezer - music streaming service, which was founded in 2007 in France, the founder is Daniel Marhely, and the owner of Blogmusik SAS.

Deezer pays the musicians about 0.00624 USD for displaying the song (they have about 16 million users).

7. Amazon Music - is an online music store and streaming platform. Amazon Music was established in 2007 in the United States and is owned by Amazon.com.

Amazon Music pays about $0.00402 to the musicians for displaying a song.

8. Google Play Music - this is a streaming platform, which was originally known as Music Beta in the United States in 2011.

Google Play Music pays musicians about $0.00676 USD to view the song.

9. YouTube - is a free website created in 2005 in San Mateo (California, USA), which allows to post videos. The founders are Jawed Karim, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen.

06/12/2021

What are streaming platforms?

The rapid development of technology has led to the music business moving to the Internet, and services and streaming platform sare constantly evolving, introducing new services, features and innovations to meet the needs and requirements of independent artists. Streaming is not only about sharing music on streaming services, but also about promotion, mastering and many other services and features available to musicians to help them reach as many fans as possible around the world. Any digital music distributor should make sure to place their subscribers' music on a sufficient number of popular streaming platforms, as these platforms prefer to work with professional distribution companies rather than directly with musicians.

01/12/2021

The most popular distributors of digital music.

With the development of digital technology, the emergence of streaming platforms and the move of the world of music to the Internet, a number of online music distribution companies have emerged, offering independent musicians comprehensive services ranging from administration, consultation, through mastering, to promotion and PR strategy. Artists no longer have to sign contracts with record companies to make their music popular and accessible to listeners around the world. Distributors automatically upload songs to hundreds of online music stores and streaming services and offer physical releases, marketing tools and statistics.

27/11/2021

What digital music distributors do?

Digital music distributors have a clear financial model that allows artists to choose whether they want to work with a company that requires them to pay monthly or annual fees, or one that will charge a percentage of their song sales revenue.

Distributing music through online distributors is much less complicated and costly than physical distribution, which required a contract with the musician before the records could be physically sent to stationary stores.

Digital music distribution companies provide the artists they work with, they collaborate withcare, consultation, analytical tools, promotions, and other services necessary for success and wise career guidance.

The choice of the right digital music distributor also depends on the level and popularity of the artist. If musicians want their music to turn into a DSP, or Digital Service Provider, they should find a distribution company that will professionally take care of their music career.

22/11/2021

Who distributes digital music?

Independent artists can choose from a wide range of digital music distribution companies, which rely heavily on online music sharing and streaming platforms. Unlike record companies, music distributors do not become owners of compositions, albums or individual tracks, but are intermediaries between musicians and online platforms that enable music distribution and reach potential audiences around the world. Such distributors are also responsible for paying royalties to musicians for downloading, transferring or buying songs by users and for administrative matters.

17/11/2021

How digital music distribution works?

The metadata that artists must upload with their music is all the information contained in the audio files that are used to present, label and identify the audio content. The metadata should be carefully filled in by the musicians as they are required by all streaming platforms and used to locate the music in their databases and identify specific audiences.

12/11/2021

What is digital music distribution?

Music distribution is the process of distributing music to music stores or via the Internet via streaming platforms such as TIDAL, Deezer, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora and Amazon Music, as well as via social networks such as Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, as well as SoundCloud and Bandcamp platforms, which allow artists to create a website and upload their music themselves, without the participation of distributors. Music distribution also includes physical distribution, such as selling vinyl in record stores or services such as monetization services offered by YouTube.

Digital distribution of music is facilitated by the services of other companies, such as CD Baby, AWAL, Ditto, DistroKid, Horus Music or Amuse which are the link between creators and music platforms and help artists to make their works recognizable worldwide. The digital music distribution service offered by these companies helps guide artists through the entire music release process, which involves tracking streaming data or royalty payments. Music distributors collect all the licensing and streaming data and transfer the sound file and its metadata, such as the cover, the copyright of the work. the title of the work and the author(s) of the work, to streaming platforms. With online music distribution, an artist can upload a single song and upload it automatically to all selected digital music stores and online platforms.

29/10/2021

Making Music: The 6 Stages of Music Production

In today’s music-making world, the only rule is there are no rules. Record whatever you want and use it as a sample. Automate effects in ways never imagined before. Mix rhythms and genres to create beats and melodies that go further and create new categories of music all their own.

However, just because you can do anything in music doesn’t mean you should.Let’s start by defining the process of music production by separating it into six basic stages:
- Songwriting,
- Arranging,
- Tracking,
- Editing,
- Mixing,
- Mastering.

These are by no means set in stone, and are based entirely on how I personally like to think about the process. The breakdown is meant to be used as a general guideline to help organize the process in our minds. Many times, we do a few of these at once (e.g. songwriting and arranging, tracking and editing and mixing, etc.). But on average, these are the general steps taken to produce a track – consciously or not – and it’s helpful to understand what goes into each stage so we can execute it properly and get the best results.

https://www.waves.com/six-stages-of-music-production

New to the world of music production? This article will explain the various steps involved when making music and help you organize the process in your head.

25/09/2021

2021: The Music Boom is Coming

What a year 2020 was. When it began, the outlook for the music industry hadn't looked so good in decades. Then came Covid-19, the industrial equivalent of a comet hurtling in from deep space. As we emerge into 2021, it's time for some damage assessment. What exactly has been destroyed? Who has benefitted from lockdowns? What has changed for good? And, asks Gareth Murphy, now that vaccines are arriving, can the music business bounce back even stronger than before, and what do those in the industry need to focus on?

27/08/2021

How the Music Industry Has Responded to the Pandemic?

No one could have imagined the effects of COVID-19 and its ensuing global impact. It brought everything to almost a standstill, including the mighty $50 billion (£38 billion) global music industry. (...)

However, the industry has been slowly adapting to the crisis. Fans have turned to digital platforms and radio to get their music fix. There might be some hope for our global artists, after all. Here, we’ll look at how the industry is responding.

https://blog.uniqodo.com/music-industry-response-to-pandemic

Find out how to boost your online music sales and increase conversions by delivering an engaging promotions experience.

20/07/2021

THE HISTORY OF MUSIC DISTRIBUTION

Are you creating music, and maybe you want to start doing it? Check what changes have taken place in Music Distribution over time!

https://mn2s.com/news/label-services/the-history-of-music-distribution/

Our label services team take a look at the history of music distribution, from sheet music through vinyl, tape, CDs and downloads through to streaming.

26/06/2021

The Music Industry in an Age of Digital Distribution

Rapid transformation of the music industry is a classic example of how an innovation is able to disrupt an entire industry and make existing industry competencies obsolete. The power and influence of the pre-Internet music industry was largely based on the ability to control physical distribution. Internet makes physical music distribution increasingly irrelevant and the incumbent major music companies have been required to redefine themselves in order to survive. This chapter will examine the impact of the Internet on the music industry and present the state of the music industry in an age of digital distribution.

https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/the-music-industry-in-an-age-of-digital-distribution/

The music industry has been completely transformed and the model that ruled the industry during most of the past century has been largely abandoned.

29/04/2021

What is the Difference Between Mixing and Mastering?

You’ve been woodshedding for what seems like forever. You’ve written a multitude of songs. You’re feeling inspired and you want to create and produce your own music. So, where do you start? After all, audio production is a complicated process. There is a myriad of tiny steps involved that can seem intimidating to the uninitiated. That said, it can be broken down into three primary phases: tracking, mixing, and mastering.
- Tracking (the technical term for recording) involves capturing sound into your DAW,
- Mixing involves adjusting and combining individual tracks into a stereo or multichannel format, a.k.a. the mix,
- Mastering involves processing your mix into its final form so that it’s ready for distribution, which may include transitioning and sequencing the songs.

Tracking is pretty straightforward, but the line between mixing and mastering frequently becomes blurred. In this article, we’re going to clarify that line.

29/03/2021

The impact of technology and social media on the music industry

Music, tech and social media have all seen unprecedented evolution in the last decade. If it isn’t the advancement in our mobile phone tech that helps users Snapchat a gig to their followers in real-time, it’s the seamless way you can share your favourite Soundcloud track to your thousands (if you’re lucky) of Instagram followers through Stories.

Technology and social media haven’t only influenced the way we consume music on our personal devices but also the live show and festival circuits as well. Artists and the brands have been keen to test their hand when it comes to music-related tech innovations.

Sean Cole looks at music consumption habits, how albums and singles have changed, and how tech and social media has affected the industry.

24/02/2021

Free Music Distribution: The 5 Companies Worth Your Time

Making great music is the biggest challenge any musician will face, as it has to appeal to both an established fan base and a potential mass audience, and those tunes need to be tourable, sellable, and streamable.

Music is nothing if people don’t consume it, and these days, very little music is consumed via any physical medium. It’s all about streaming sites like Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, iHeartRadio, and to a lesser extent, download stores like Amazon, iTunes, and so on. People aren’t buying singles like they used to, but it’s still important to make everything you create available for sale.

If you’re in need of a completely free service to get your music out to millions — or at least put you where millions could potentially find what you’ve created immediately — these free music distribution services might be exactly what you need to take your budding career to the next level.

https://www.careersinmusic.com/free-music-distribution/

Want to sell music online but need digital distribution? Get your song on Spotify via free music distribution sites Stem, LANDR, RouteNote, Amuse, and Soundrop.

30/01/2021

Everything Musicians Need to Know about Music Distribution

Music distribution is the link between your finished record and your future fans. Distribution is a crucial part of music promotion. Brick and mortar music distributors used to be the only way for record labels and independent artists to get their records in the hands of listeners. But digital music distribution has taken the center stage. Digital surpassed sales of physical mediums for the first time in 2015.

As an artist, digital distribution has become a must in order to reach all your potential fans. Smart distribution grows your visibility. It gets your music into as many ears as possible. And it helps you get paid for your music.

So here is everything you need to know about digital music distribution and how to do it right.

https://blog.landr.com/everything-musicians-need-know-digital-music-distribution/

Digital music distribution is the best way to deliver music to your fans and earn money. Here's everything you need to start releasing music online.

25/12/2020

How Do You Predict the Next TikTok Music Hit? With a Ton of Data

Data-driven startup Songfluencer uses analytics to drive TikTok marketing instead of “randomly handing checks to influencers”

Early in 2019, Sub Urban’s “Cradles” — a pinging, defiantly introverted single — helped establish a path that has now become commonplace in the music industry: A deluge of TikTok users picked “Cradles” to soundtrack their 15-second videos, leading to a surge in streams, and the wave of interest helped carry Sub Urban all the way to Number One at Alternative radio.

Data-driven startup Songfluencer uses analytics to drive TikTok marketing instead of “randomly handing checks to influencers”

27/11/2020

Elton John Joins Dua Lipa’s Studio 2054 Livestream Special

John joins a stacked lineup that also includes Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, FKA Twigs, J Balvin, Angele, Kylie Minogue, and Tainy. The special was filmed in a massive warehouse and, per a release, will find Lipa and her guests performing in an array of custom sets, like “surreal TV shows, roller discos, ecstatic raves, trashy rocker hang outs, voguing ballrooms and diva style dressing rooms.”

Virtual concert will also feature Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, FKA Twigs, and more