Music Industry Digest: TikTok Growth, Royalties, and More

Industry Moves & Legal Updates

    • Cassie leaves the U.S. following Diddy fallout; EBK Jaaybo pleads guilty.
    • Lionel Richie files sound mark applications to trademark his voice, including for ‘Easy Like Sunday Morning’.
    • Film, TV, theater, and game drops for June ’26 are now being announced.

    Global Markets & Trends

    • Jessie J’s successful return highlights the lucrative potential of the Chinese music market.
    • TikTok’s ‘Add to Music App’ feature turns one-time listeners into lifelong fans by seamlessly connecting discovery to streaming.

    Artist Development & Mindset

    • The path to great art: make what you want to hear.
    • Learn how to stop overthinking and start winning in music with practical mindset shifts.
    • Build authentic, connected relationships in the industry (insights from Sunavana Grace).

    Business & Royalties

    • Don’t miss out on SoundExchange royalties—hidden funds may be waiting for you.
    • Five publishing contracts every artist should know (en español).
    • Debate: Has BeatStars sold out to AI? Plus, tips on leveraging trends like #Kakalika.

    Promotion & Growth

    • Hack the algorithm by standing in one place—consistent content strategies work.
    • Artists: put yourself in position to get lucky. Drop your music!
    • New music alone isn’t enough—learn the truth about promoting yourself on social media (en español).

    New Releases & Charts

    • Chris Young & Breland drop ‘If You’re Lucky’.
    • Rising indie pop artist ParisWya shares her first NYC show vlog.
    • Stay updated with MusicRow Weekly for charts and news.

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