Tips, Insights & Industry Secrets

Sync Placements: How Music Reaches Film, TV, Games, and Advertising

Open the door to sync placements and discover how songs feature in film, TV, games, and adverts—and what it takes to get heard.

Music Marketing Tips: Practical Tactics for Every Release Stage

Fuel every release with practical music marketing tactics that build momentum, reach listeners, and reveal what successful artists do next.

Indies Hold Nearly Half the Market. A New Report Asks Whether They Hold the Infrastructure Too.

A new report finds independent artists hold nearly half the global market, but warns they may be losing control of the distribution and AI licensing deals shaping music's next decade.

Suno's Mary J. Blige Ad Fiasco Is a Warning About Who Sits Across the Table From You

Suno pulled an ad featuring Mary J. Blige after learning she never approved it, a cautionary tale about consent, representation, and who actually has the authority to negotiate on an artist's behalf.

SOCAN Sues Suno in a Case With No US-Style Fair Use Defense

SOCAN has taken Suno to Federal Court in Canada, where fair use protections don't exist, adding another front to the AI platform's mounting legal challenges.

CDs Are Up Nearly 60% in RIAA's Mid-Year Report.

The RIAA's mid-year report shows CDs surging nearly 60%, a rebound that follows a rough 2025 and comes with real lessons for independent artists exploring physical formats.

BMG and Concord's Merger Is Complete. Here's What It Means for Independent Artists.

BMG and Concord's merger is officially complete, creating a fourth major with real weight behind the scenes. Here's what the concentration could mean for independent artists negotiating leverage and rates.

Spotify Playlist Cover Makers: Sizes, Tools, and Design Workflow

Kickstart Spotify playlist cover design with ideal sizes, tools, and workflow tips—but the details that make it stand out await.