Having a great tour requires a lot more than Redbull and good vibes. It involves a lot of planning, promotion and strategic insight. Thankfully, booking a tour is becoming easier to pull off with the help of Spotify and SoundCloud…
Music Biz Monday // 2.4
Every Monday, we’re sharing the latest news and information for the music industry and technology worldwide. Get your learn on and stay in the know with Symphonic’s Music Biz Monday! 2018 Streaming Price Bible! Per Stream Rates Drop as Streaming…
The Independent Artist Checklist for a Kickass Year
We want to see every independent artist strive for the best, so we’ve put together a checklist to keep you on track every year. Earn More // Monetize your YouTube channel YouTube is one of the most popular websites in…
Music Biz Monday // 11.19
Every Monday, we’re sharing the latest news and information for the music industry and technology worldwide. Get your learn on and stay in the know with Symphonic’s new Music Biz Monday! Spotify Launches App For Apple Watch Spotify has officially…
SoundCloud Adds Scheduled Uploads
SoundCloud has added a powerful new feature to its music streaming platform. Now, available to anyone with a Pro Unlimited account, users can schedule releases in advance. The highly requested feature offers a chance to set a specific date and time in…
Music Industry 360 // Ep.8: How to get Paid on SoundCloud
We’re back with Episode 8 of the Music Industry 360 podcast, and this time we discuss SoundCloud Monetization and Whitelisting. Tune in and share!
SoundCloud Now Offers Real-Time Stats
Earlier this month, SoundCloud rolled out real-time stats! All of a creator’s favorite stats, including plays, likes, reposts, comments and downloads are now updated in real-time, allowing creators to view track performance and listener engagement as it happens. Whether they’ve…
The Gate: History, How To Use, and the Top 9 Fan Gates
THE HISTORY OF THE GATE Depending on how long you’ve been working as a musician, you may already be familiar with Download Gates and Fan Gates in general. Years ago it became common practice to install a 3rd party tab…
SoundCloud 101: How To Make Money On SoundCloud
SoundCloud Monetization allows artists and labels to include audio ads to play during their tracks, which allows you to make money on SoundCloud. This is very different from SoundCloud Go. This program is similar to YouTube Monetization because you can…
SoundCloud Brings Commenting Function Back to Mobile
SoundCloud has brought the highly desired commenting function back to mobile. The music streaming platform is making major updates to its iOS and Android apps by launching a brand new user experience, starting with the ability for listeners to leave…