Music Biz Digest: TikTok Hacks, Legal Tips & New Artist Spotlight

Artist Spotlight: Malia Rogers

    • We interviewed indie-folk artist Malia Rogers, who blends Celtic and bluegrass influences. Her latest single ‘Sunlight (A Good Death)’ is out now. Read the full chat on our site.

    Industry News & Trends

    • A major record label is cutting their roster by 15%, impacting dozens of artists. Industry analysts cite streaming revenue shifts.
    • Music veteran Cliff Downs passed away at 67. Known for his work with Capitol Records, he mentored many executives.
    • TikTok’s new ‘Music Promotion’ tool lets artists boost tracks directly in-app. Early testers saw a 20% increase in saves.

    Strategy & Education

    • Running six TikTok accounts posting lyric videos three times daily? One indie artist shares how it boosted Spotify streams by 300%. Consistency is key.
    • New episode of ‘Turn Fans into Super Fans’ (Symphony University) drops this week: learn to convert casual listeners into loyal supporters.
    • Protect your beats! Our guide covers copyright basics, contract red flags, and keeping your business secrets safe.
    • Not all promotion companies are equal. We break down what to look for (and avoid) when hiring one.

    Artist Advice

    • A successful musician with 32 million streams is considering leaving the industry. Community answers: ‘Try sync licensing’ and ‘Take a break, not a leave.’
    • NEP played an electrifying set at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC. Catch them on tour now.
    • Reggae fans: check out rising artists featured in our latest recs. Submit your own for a chance to be included.
    • What makes Rick Beato’s channel successful? Deep analysis, consistent uploads, and genuine passion for music theory.

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