The Music Modernization Act is now Law
For those that have followed Thrive Indie from the beginning, you know that we have been covering the Music Modernization Act for well over a year. Well, guess what. On Thursday, October...
Category: Music Industry
Tencent Music makes headlines What does this mean for the future of Music
Tencent Music Entertainment Group has been making headlines this week as they filed for IPO in the US Tuesday 10/2/2018. Big money makes for big news, and Tencent looks to have one of the...
Spotify has declared war on conventional labels, what immediate effects will be felt throughout the Music Industry
Ok, so Spotify recently made their stance clear in the music industry. They want all the way in. Meaning they will now be signing direct licensing deals with independent artists. This move will put...
Spotify valued at just under $30 Billion but what will it take for the Tech giant to finally be profitable
Spotify went public Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018, opening up with a value of just under $30 Billion, the largest direct-listing ever. Not bad for a business that’s never made a profit. Questions are...
The Music Modernization Act
It’s a widely known fact throughout the industry that the laws pertaining to music licensing, particularly mechanical licensing, are outdated. I’ve said this in articles dating back to early 2017. The powers that be...
New tech start-up hopes to empower artist and kill record labels
Record labels have seen a re-emergence of revenue thanks to streaming. However, this new life comes at a time when artists are starting to figure out they can do it on there own. Retaining...
Why music charts are losing value
Getting a project on the charts (Billboard or otherwise) has been a coveted position for just about every entertainer who picked up a mic. However, in recent years the prestige of having a top...
Kodak indicted! Where is Hip-Hop culture headed?
Kodak Black once again finds himself facing time. The Florida rapper has been indicted by a grand jury on first-degree sexual assault he was charged for back in February 2016. He could be looking...
A New way to Remix-Hits
Remix Hits Remix Hits, a Nashville based startup has struck a deal with industry giant Sony Music that will change the way remixes are done. And guess what Dj’s, it’s legal. After striking...
4 facts you need to survive in the new music industry (2019 Update)
“There was a time when the music industry was filled with corrupt politics and businessman scamming artists for profits. To make it as an artist you had to play ball with certain people to...
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