In the Mechanics series, we share our knowledge and our insider's perspective, systematically reviewing each side of the music business.
Learn how descriptive AI analyzes music through genres, moods, BPM, and instrumentation, then see a five-track benchmark comparing Bridge.au…
January 2, 2026 • 17 min read
Understand the difference between master and publishing rights in music, including ownership, royalties, and how they impact artists.
July 30, 2025 • 5 min read
Did you know your music is technically protected the moment you record it — but that’s not enough to defend it in court or claim royalties? …
July 22, 2025 • 10 min read
Discover why streaming is no longer the primary growth engine for emerging artists in 2025. This in-depth analysis explores alternative stra…
June 24, 2025 • 15 min read
Build real-time dashboards for A&R and artist teams with Soundcharts, Make.com & Airtable — no devs required, just smarter workflows.
April 29, 2025 • 10 min read
Learn how music algorithms work on Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, and Apple Music—and what artists can do to get recommended and grow their audie…
April 8, 2025 • 12 min read
Data analysis is essential to running effective marketing campaigns in the modern music industry. In this article, we'll explore how to use …
October 25, 2024 • 10 min read
In our next article in the Mechanics series, we explore the all-around role of the artist managers, pinpointing their place in the Music Ind…
January 1, 2024 • 10 min read
In this article, we introduce our new Mechanics series, trace the evolution of the Music Industry over the years and introduce the main topi…
January 1, 2024 • 14 min read
By 2024, TikTok has become an integral part of the music marketing landscape. That’s why we’ve decided to put together this comprehensive gu…
January 1, 2024 • 10 min read
What is the role of the label in the ever-changing digital environment? Our new Mechanics are here to get to the bottom of the record busine…
December 31, 2023 • 12 min read
The rise of streaming has turned music distributors from aggregators and administrators into one of the most critical players along the reco…
December 31, 2023 • 17 min read
Music Metadata is the oil that makes the cogs of the industry spin. But why can't we fix it?
December 31, 2023 • 17 min read
The adoption of streaming and evolution of the streaming services is the most significant ongoing shift in the music business. Our new Mecha…
March 16, 2022 • 28 min read
How does the future of Music looks like? We've talked to some of the leading minds in the world of Muisc and Tech and put together a list of…
March 13, 2022 • 17 min read
What is the role and the future of the record labels in a volatile music industry of the post-streaming era? We've decided to get to the bot…
December 31, 2019 • 21 min read
Music Publishing is, without a doubt, the most complex subset of the music business. Check out our complete guide to the publishing business…
November 20, 2019 • 28 min read
Music sync is much more than just another way to monetize the artist's music. Sync can become a massive promotion tool in the hands of music…
September 3, 2019 • 22 min read
In the Mechanics of Touring we get down to the live industry, to see who makes the tour happen, take apart the touring cycle and show how an…
April 28, 2019 • 20 min read
How smart speakers will change the way we experience music? Let’s find out!
March 27, 2019 • 5 min read
How much do the streaming services pay the artist? The per-stream payout seems to be the primary way to assess the return on the given platf…
December 31, 2018 • 17 min read