Music business
Bandcamp Friday fees: what artists keep from a sale
Bandcamp waives its revenue share on designated Fridays, but payment fees and applicable publishing deductions remain. See a $10 sale example and 2026 dates.
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Canceling DistroKid: what stays live and what it costs
DistroKid cancellation can remove releases without Leave a Legacy. Compare the per-release cost, account access, and distributor-switching limits.
Music business
Music acquisitions in 2026: who owns the tools artists use
A selected guide to 2026 music deals, from Downtown and BMG-Concord to Reason, Curve, DistroKid, and Sureel. Clear deal status, disclosed prices, and artist impact.
Music business
Spotify Discovery Mode: what the 30% royalty fee costs
Discovery Mode has no upfront bill, but Spotify takes 30% of covered recording royalties. Compare the real cost, current contexts, and campaign reporting.
Music business
CVC’s DistroKid deal: price, control, and artist costs
Who is buying DistroKid, what the deal costs, and the risks for artist fees, support, and control. The sale price is undisclosed.
Music business
LANDR buys Reason Studios: what changes for artists?
LANDR acquired Reason Studios from Verdane. Here is what the deal means for software costs, subscriptions, and the tools musicians use.
Music tools
Suno Custom Models: training and rebuild costs
Suno documents a three-model limit and at least six source songs. Users report that adding songs later means rebuilding the model.
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Suno download limits and billing reset problems
Suno lists 20 monthly downloads for Pro and 60 for Premier. A reported reset delay shows why generation credits and downloads need separate checks.
Music tools
Suno stem separation: credit costs and repair work
Some Suno users repair vocals outside the app. Stem extraction can add credits and editing time before a track is ready to release.