Category: Business

  • An Inside Look: The Day Jobs of Home Tapers

    An Inside Look: The Day Jobs of Home Tapers

    In the realm of independent recording, home tapers have carved out a unique and vibrant space for themselves. While their music may often be the primary focus of attention, it’s worth considering the other side of the coin: the day jobs that sustain these artists and allow them to pursue their musical endeavors. In the…

  • Bandcamp Download Codes Explained

    Bandcamp Download Codes Explained

    Bandcamp is a popular platform for musicians to share and sell their work. If you’ve created an album and want to download a CSV file of the download codes, follow these simple steps: And there you have it! You now have a CSV file with all the download codes for your album. This can be…

  • DLCM: Manage Download Codes For Bandcamp Artists and Labels

    DLCM: Manage Download Codes For Bandcamp Artists and Labels

    As an artist or label, managing download codes can be a daunting task. It often involves sending out long, random lists of codes to fans and manually keeping track of who has used which code. But what if there was a solution that could take care of all this for you? Enter DLCM, a revolutionary…

  • Artcore.com: A New Sanctuary for Independent Musicians and DJs

    Artcore.com: A New Sanctuary for Independent Musicians and DJs

    In the wake of SynthFest 2023, there’s buzz about a new kid on the block – Artcore. As an innovative platform dedicated to self-releasing music, Artcore has emerged as a possible beacon of hope amidst the uncertainty surrounding Bandcamp’s recent acquisition. Designed with a keen focus on electronic music but welcoming all genres, Artcore is…

  • Spotify Revamps Royalty Model, Setting Minimum Annual Stream Threshold

    Spotify Revamps Royalty Model, Setting Minimum Annual Stream Threshold

    Spotify, the streaming behemoth, has unveiled the most transformative modifications to its royalty model since its inception in 2008. Starting in Q1 2024, the most contentious of these changes will involve Spotify ceasing to monetize tracks that garner fewer than 1000 plays annually. The streaming titan intends to implement a minimum annual threshold for all…

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