YouTube has introduced handles as a new alternative to channel URLs. The feature is designed to help users easily find and engage with creators on YouTube. It’s being gradually implemented…
Apple Turns Up the Volume on Apple Music for Artists
Apple has introduced new features for Apple Music for Artists giving it a fresh new look and is now more artist friendly! Here’s a breakdown of everything new. A lot…
Facebook Introduces Music Revenue Sharing
Music rightsholders are now able to share ad revenue from videos creators post to Facebook containing licensed music.
Absolute inks direct deal with Claro Música
America Móvil’s Music streaming service available in 16 Latam countries Absolute Label Services has agreed a direct licensing and integration deal with Claro Música – a multi-platform digital music service…
Spotlight Interview: Young Gun Silver Fox
Upon the release of the duo’s fourth album, Ticket To Shangri-La, Young Gun Silver Fox’s Andy Platts talks about spearheading a yacht rock renaissance, streaming as a gateway to physical revenue and why artists can’t be in it ‘just to make music’ anymore…
Thank You for Your Support – Music Mudder 2022
We would like to thank everyone for their support and donations for this year’s Music Mudder. It was an incredible experience, there was pain, sweat, bruises, twisted ankles, cold showers,…
YouTube – Official Artist Channels
What is a YouTube Official Artist Channel? If you’re an artist on YouTube, your Official Artist Channel (OAC) brings together all your subscribers and content from your different YouTube channels…
What Do You Do: Bobby Brown, Artist Manager (FS&HG)
Bobby Brown has been working in the music industry in various roles for over 10 years, over this time he has seen the industry change and evolved into what it…
YouTube Shorts Guide to Improve Your Campaigns
YouTube Shorts is a way for anyone to turn an idea into a chance to connect with new audiences anywhere in the world. This two-pager provides examples of how music…
Absolute Is Taking Part of Music Mudder for Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy
Absolute is taking part in this year’s Music Mudder as Team ‘Reign In Mud’, to raise vital funds for Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy – a charity that uses the power of music…
Why is Music Metadata So Important?
What is metadata? In short, metadata is the DNA for your release. It’s the information connected to your release used to identify artists, writers, tracks, genres, labels and so much…
How to Pitch Your Music on Spotify for Artists
A step-by-step guide for getting your music pitched on Spotify for Artists. Spotify for Artists is a great tool for managing your artist profile, seeing how your releases are performing…