Vampr Launches Pro Service; Classical Music Gets Streaming Boost; Why Independent Artists Should Beware of Streaming Fraud

Music collaboration app Vampr, often referred to as “LinkedIn for musicians”, has announced a new Pro service, adding digital distribution services to its capabilities.

Fake streams are a serious problem in today’s industry. It’s up to you to be conscious of scammers and misinformation, but we’re to provide a helping hand.

With the rise of streaming services, young people are listening to more Mozart and Bach than they did 10 years ago. And during lockdown, classical music has experienced a second boom.

YouTube Music is expanding lyrics integration to its desktop version – presumably sparking off a new round of karaoke parties.

Earlier this month, we reported on startup Pex’s latest analysis of videos on YouTube. Now it has published another report on Facebook and music.

The Cleveland Orchestra launched its third collection of full-length concerts on TCO Classics, showcasing some of the orchestra’s most memorable performances across its first half-century at the Blossom Music Center.

On Monday, August 24, No Depression will be taking over Bandsintown LIVE OUTSKIRTS, showcasing artists featured in their Fall 2020 “Going Green” issue.

Music and arts organisation Jazz Re:Freshed is staging its annual festival Jazz Re:Fest online this weekend (Sunday, August 23).

If all you know of reggae is Bob Marley, UB40, and a handful of other giant hits, then this will be a welcome introduction to some great music that will hopefully set you off on a wonderful new musical adventure.