Audius, a decentralized music platform, has experienced significant growth in recent years, fundamentally changing the way musicians interact with their audiences. The platform's user-friendly interface and strong support for independent artists provide a fresh alternative to traditional music distribution platforms.
With the advent of new technologies and the changing landscape of music consumption, the question of whether or not the music industry should be regulated has become a topic of debate.
Day Two of last week's CMW featured panels on a potpouri of subjects. Today we focus on music marketing and the relationship between music and cannabis.
The 41st Canadian Music Week (CMW) kicked off at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto last week, with a jam-packed schedule of events and performances. The evenings were filled with some of the brightest new and established Canadian artists, including Charlotte Cardin, Tumble, Fuego, Grace May, Virginia To Vegas, and Badflower. The days were filled with a series of expert panels covering topics from sync licensing to Afrobeats to new release marketing strategies.
Sony Music Group chairman Rob Stringer said on Tuesday (May 23) that the company is focused on the fight against low-quality content -- which he called "the lowest common denominator" -- flooding top streaming platforms.
TikTok has launched its #NewMusic Hub, billing it as "a global music discovery hub" for its users. The feature will serve as a "destination for new music" and highlight new releases to help fans discover the latest tracks from prominent and emerging artists.
