Last week, we reported that Congress was likely to approve legislation for a second – and possibly larger – stimulus check by July’s end. Now, this timetable is less clear, as White House officials have stated that the fourth relief package must include a payroll tax cut. Democratic lawmakers have long voiced opposition to the […]
While the temptation to buy Spotify streams is understandably strong, the low-cost move is most always accompanied by low-quality results – and disastrous consequences. In today’s music landscape, streaming is a key component of every successful artist’s career. So it’s no surprise that musicians are bombarded with offers to quickly spike their inclusion on playlists. […]
Rebeat COO Christoph Enzinger Digital music distribution is sometimes dismissed as a simple task — even by music industry executives themselves. It’s just a matter of getting music files from point A to point B, with the obligatory metadata and royalty-tracking sprinkled on top. Even Spotify fell for this trap: back in 2018, the company […]
The White House and U.S. Congress are likely to make a decision on a second stimulus check to Americans by July 31st, according to Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin. Earlier this month, we reported that President Trump was pushing for a second stimulus check for Americans, in an amount greater than the original $1,200. […]
Spotify for Artists: just one touchpoint used by The Music Fund to assess upfront cash offers. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continuing to wreak havoc on live touring, artists are having a particularly difficult time making ends meet. But that’s sparking more innovation from non-touring areas, with players like The Music Fund focusing on ways […]
If the world has arrived at all-you-can eat subscription, why hasn’t sync music licensing? Now, leading indie licensing platform Jamendo has launched a sync-subscription service that aims to benefit indie creators and artists alike. Jamendo’s concept is designed to reduce the hassle and costs associated with sync licensing, which can be considerable for independent content […]
photo credit: RJA1988 Is a second stimulus check on the way? If so, when will it arrive and how much will it be for? Here’s everything you need to know about the second stimulus check situation. Last updated: Wednesday, June 24th to include comments from President Trump. The U.S. Treasury mailed more than 160 million […]
photo: Beeki Today, Jamendo is pleased to announce its collaboration with Adobe on a new audio venture. On the special occasion of its 5th anniversary, Adobe Stock adds audio assets to its marketplace, launches its new seamless integration within Premiere Pro and Jamendo brings thousands of new assets to build up this audio collection as […]
photo: David Boeke (CC by SA 2.0) It now appears that a small percentage of the nearly 160 million Americans receiving a federal stimulus check have been issued a second stimulus check. Here’s the guidance on the extra distributions from the Internal Revenue Service. After distributing nearly 160 million stimulus checks to Americans, with potentially […]
photo: Daria Nepriakhina An estimated 12 million stimulus checks haven’t been claimed by Americans owed the money, according to an estimate released this week. Here’s why. Most Americans have already received a stimulus check from U.S. Government, often for the amount of $1,200. That includes everyone making under $75,000, as well as couples making less […]