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Introducing Detailed Audio Analytics for Apple Music & Spotify 🎧

We’ve expanded our Analytics Dashboard to include detailed Audio Analytics for Spotify and Apple Music! Gather additional streaming data and insights to better understand listenership and audio consumption! Enhanced Audio Analytics View streaming data for all audio content in one place! Sort by Top Performing Content, Top Users, Top Creators, Top Countries, and detailed demographics […]

New Opportunities in Artist Monetization presented by Midem 2020

Moderator: Veronica Syntash SVP, CMRRA Panelists: Roy LaManna, Vydia / Darryl Ballantyne, LyricFind / Paul Wiltshire, Songtradr Session Description: With the current collapse of touring income, it is more important than ever for artists, writers, and rights administrators to maximize earnings from new sources. This session will explore non-traditional ways artists and writers can make […]

Vydia’s Response to Blackout Tuesday

In light of the recent events, Vydia took part in Blackout Tuesday and The Show Must be Paused. This was done to stand in solidarity with the Black community, which has given us and many others so much, but has historically not gotten much return. We feel our obligation as an organization has to be […]

Playlist Analytics & Shareable Reports at Your Fingertips

In today’s fast-paced media landscape, consumers don’t have time to comb through mass amounts of content to find music they like. They want to discover new music quickly and are turning to streaming platforms for curated playlists. Modern-day music consumers have over 40 million songs to choose from, with an additional 20,000 being added daily. […]

How To Optimize Your Spotify for Artists Profile Through Instant Access On Vydia

The No. 1 way consumers are listening to music is through on-demand streaming platforms, such as Spotify, which have opened up a world of new opportunities for creators to share content. Since Spotify has over 271 million listeners and 124 million subscribers, having your content active on the platform can help increase brand awareness as […]

Alternative Rock Band Little Dume Shares Keys to Success, New Music for 2020, & More

A band of brothers bound together by a love of music has developed a mesmerizing sound that is captivating audiences throughout the Los Angeles area. Consisting of guitarist James Burnett, vocalist David Sandborg, bassist Dane Sandborg, and drummer Wesley Ritenour, Little Dume has been performing together since the age of sixteen. This rising alternative rock […]

Independent Pop Duo Bahari Share Plans for 2020, Evolution as a Group & More

Electro-pop power duo Bahari are unifying borders with a signature sound that is lighting up global music charts. Comprised of singer/bassist Natalia Panzarella (who is originally from Nashville) and singer/keyboardist Ruby Carr (who is originally from Kenya), Bahari initially broke into the industry in 2014 with their debut single ‘Wild Ones’. The track went viral […]

Atlanta Rapper Mak Sauce Shares About Viral Success on TikTok, New Music, & More

An exuberant rapper from Atlanta has cracked the code to viral success on TikTok. With larger-than-life lyrics and an infectious beat, Mak Sauce took hold of the #1 trending sound on TikTok with his track ‘Good Morning.’ To date, the single has been shared in over 1.3 million videos. Mak’s viral success spans beyond TikTok […]

YouTube Super Stickers, Spotify Artist-Paid Alerts, & More

From new YouTube Super Stickers to Pandora song credits, fill your plate with this month’s biggest headlines with our industry roundup. Check it out: YouTube Expands Monetization For Creators With Super Stickers There’s a new way for creators to get paid on YouTube as the company unveiled the global launch Super Stickers earlier this month. […]

Why Does Music Go Viral on TikTok? 5 Tips To Get Your Music Trending

The future of music marketing may rest in the hands of the quirky video app phenomenon TikTok, so the question remains, are you ready for it? Over the past 2 years, TikTok’s 500% year-over-year growth rate has redefined how younger audiences are discovering new music. With Vydia’s global distribution partnership with TikTok, more creators are […]

YouTube Revamps Music Charts, Amazon Debuts Amazon Music HD, & More

From YouTube’s new music chart ranking methodology to Amazon Music HD get schooled on this month’s biggest headlines with our industry roundup. Check it out: YouTube Revamps View Count for Music Chart Ranking In an effort to provide more credibility and consistency on its platform, YouTube announced last week that it will be updating how […]

How To Monetize Your Music on TikTok in 7 Steps

We are excited to announce Vydia is one of the first platforms to strike a global distribution partnership with the industry’s most dynamic and rapidly growing video application, TikTok! As an early exclusive partner, we are proud to offer our users the ability to deliver and monetize their music to TikTok’s audience of over 500 […]

Joey Bandz Talks Lonerlife EP, His Journey Back To The Studio & More

Heart, hustle, and humility were the driving forces behind Joey Bandz’s triumphant return to music in 2019. After a life-threatening accident nearly derailed his career leaving him unable to walk for 12 months, this South Carolina rapper used this experience as fuel to continue on his journey to becoming a musical icon. Once Joey Bandz […]

Derek Luh Talks Low Sodium Records, Upcoming EP, & New Single ‘Jerry Maguire’

Successful model, savvy lyricist, and serial entrepreneur are three words that perfectly describe Derek Luh, a rising young artist out of Los Angeles that is on track to make big moves in music to close out 2019. Derek Luh initially broke onto the scene and solidified his status as a rising emcee in 2013 when […]

Stefan Benz Talks ‘Cool 4 Me’, His Debut EP, & More

There’s a buzz going around the industry about a young teen singer/songwriter whose unforgettable voice is already receiving praise from major stars like Jennifer Lopez, Charlie Puth, and Charlie Walk. Hailing from South Africa, Stefan Benz is a teen sensation that originally entered the music scene after being crowned Junior Grand Champion at the 2018 […]

Independent Artist Guide: 5 Steps To Release Music Like A Pro

Today it is easier than ever to release a track, EP, or album without the backing of a major label. Independent artists have the power to determine exactly where, how, and when they want to debut music content. However, as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility. In order to make the most […]

TIDAL Unveils Enhanced Credits, Rolling Stone Releases Top Music Charts, & More

From TIDAL’s enhanced credits page to the Rolling Stone music chart debut, find out which industry power players are heating up headlines in this week’s roundup: TIDAL Rolls Out Enhanced Credits Feature In an effort to shine a light on all of the contributors who bring music to the masses, TIDAL has launched a new […]

Jay Ulloa Talks Independence, New Single Perdóname, & What’s Next

Sacramento, California has a new wave of Latin pop music that is redefining the genre. This seismic shift in sound has been ignited by 17-year-old Mexican singer/songwriter, Jay Ulloa. Coined by Nylon Magazine as ‘the Future of Latin Pop,’ Jay first entered the Latin music scene at 14-years-old as one of the youngest contestants on […]

Indie Artist Guide: 5 Steps For Creating An Effective Music Marketing Plan

The biggest challenge many independent artists face is getting their music in front of the right people. It’s no longer enough just to create a good track or EP, to truly make waves in the music industry independent artists must market their audio and video content effectively. For the best results, it is key to […]

Boost Your Rank: 5 Tips For Writing An Effective Video Description

You’ve already spent significant time to brainstorm, shoot, and produce a great video but how will you get your audience to discover it once it’s live online? Writing a video description may be the last step in your creative process, however, it plays a significant role in generating visibility for your work. An effective description […]

Audio Distribution Powered By Vydia: Get Your Music On Spotify, Apple Music & More

Audio streaming now accounts for nearly half of music revenue worldwide and has quickly become the # 1-way people consume and discover new music. According to Nielsen’s Year-End Music Report, Americans streamed a record of more than 900 billion songs in 2018 alone. If you’re looking to tap into this massive audience, the Vydia platform […]

Vydia Races to Support the JAR of Hope Foundation

Just as Vydia is committed to empowering our creators, we also stand behind the JAR of Hope Foundation’s mission to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a terminal genetic disease that currently affects over 300,000 young boys worldwide, with 1 in every 3,500 boys are diagnosed on an annual basis. This […]

Music Biz 2019: 3 Events You Won’t Want To Miss

The industry’s biggest power players from around the world are back in Music City USA to connect and shape the future of the music business at the 61st annual Music Biz conference. If you’re headed to Nashville for Music Biz 2019, you won’t want to miss out on the following must-see events: Music Biz 2019: […]

Kevin McHale Talks Glee, New EP ‘Boy’, + More

Kevin McHale has established an illustrious acting career securing key roles in landmark television shows like Glee and When We Rise. Growing up, Kevin was persistent in pursuing his passion for both music and acting. At a young age, he began building his vocals at a local singing class in Texas alongside notable artists like […]