Music's Potential Cryptocurrency Boom; Spotify's Streaming Data Reveals Power of Influential Playlists

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts envision a future where artists are paid fairly, the secondary ticketing market is no longer ravaged by scalpers, and the value of digital memorabilia soars.

Spotify has revealed the impact of three major UK playlists – Altar, Who We Be and Our Generation – on artists across multiple genres.

Blockchain can be considered a major boost for musicians since it creates an effective distribution channel.

According to She Is The Music, only 21.7% of women are artists, 12.5% of women are songwriters and only 2.7% of women are producers. Streaming and discovery platform, LÜM, is trying to change that by giving women democratization of their own creative work.

The industry has already warned about copyright issues and even reached a settlement with one NFL team.

The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess has taken aim at the streaming landscape - and called for a reevaluation of streaming itself.

Triller denies withholding artist payments from Universal. Universal says Triller's claims are "removed from reality"

Scottish postie Nathan Evans has just quit his job. In the beginning of January 2021, his rendition of a 19th Century sea shanty called ‘The Wellerman’ became a viral hit.

From cassette tapes to digital streaming, the world has come far in terms of music and technology but we're just getting started.

Recently, many artists have had to continue our collaborative projects remotely. Despite some challenges, it can provide some wonderful opportunities!

Honestly, it’s baffling to me that Spotify searches don’t already sync.

Here are some of the best live concert films streaming free online, from artists like Fleetwood Mac, Prince, The Rolling Stones and more.

The UK Parliament’s inquiry on the economics of streaming appears to be building a case for equitable remuneration (ER).

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