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Curated tools, resources and tips for artists and music industry professionals.

Stack is a massive directory of music industry resources.

We're here to help you discover the tools and partners you need to succeed in the modern music industry… 👇

Stack is a massive directory for music creatives and professionals to help you discover the tools, resources and partners you need in the modern music industry.

On top of this massive directory are Stacks.

Stacks are lists of recommendations curated by your peers to help you discover cool shit.

Sometimes they're themed, sometimes they're not.

A few examples 👉

Essential Resources for Independent Artists

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Essential Resources for Independent Artists

Enrique Marquez Paris, an experienced lawyer and music industry expert, shares essential resources for independent artists.

Loud & Clear (by Spotify)

Artists deserve clarity about the economics of music streaming.

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Analytics

Research, Insights & Reports

Musicians deserve transparency regarding the financial aspects of music streaming. This site enhances clarity by presenting fresh insights into Spotify's royalty distributions and dissecting the dynamics of the global streaming economy, its stakeholders, and the operational procedures involved.

Loud & Clear (by Spotify)

Artists deserve clarity about the economics of music streaming.

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Analytics

Research, Insights & Reports

Your Morning Coffee

Our highly-curated weekly snapshot of the new music business. Everything you need to know, delivered to your inbox every Friday morning.

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Newsletters & Blogs

Podcasts & Video Channels

Avoid the hassle of navigating through multiple publications and websites to stay updated on the latest in the music industry. Opt for Your Morning Coffee Newsletter instead. Every Friday, they deliver a meticulously curated overview of the latest developments in the music business straight to your inbox. Everything you need to know in one email.

Your Morning Coffee

Our highly-curated weekly snapshot of the new music business. Everything you need to know, delivered to your inbox every Friday morning.

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Newsletters & Blogs

Podcasts & Video Channels

The New Music Business Podcast with Ari Herstand

#1 music industry podcast to help keep you in the loop.

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Podcasts & Video Channels

Ari’s insights into the ever-evolving music business landscape are valuable for aspiring and established musicians. Ari frequently features interviews with successful musicians, industry executives, managers, and other experts. These guests share their experiences, perspectives, and insights, offering valuable lessons to the listeners.

The New Music Business Podcast with Ari Herstand

#1 music industry podcast to help keep you in the loop.

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Podcasts & Video Channels

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Christine Osazuwa's Guide to Getting a Job in Music

Christine shares her recommendations for getting a job in music, including job boards, newsletters, nonprofit organizations and more.

Measure of Music Conference

Free virtual weekend-long music & data crash-course workshop.

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Conferences

Analytics

Measure of Music is a virtual three-day weekend program to show the impact & importance of data across the music industry and to give current music execs, music industry hopefuls and industry career changers a crash course (and a finished project!) in music and data in collaboration with some of the most influential people and companies driving the democratization of music data around the world.

Measure of Music Conference

Free virtual weekend-long music & data crash-course workshop.

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Conferences

Analytics

shesaid.so

shesaid.so is a global independent community of women and gender nonconforming people in the music industry.

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Networking & Career Fairs

Job Boards

Communities & Networking Groups

A global community for women and gender minorities in the music industry. With chapters all over the world, this vibrant community provides consistent support for the industry through jobs, events, an online network and more.

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shesaid.so is a global independent community of women and gender nonconforming people in the music industry.

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Networking & Career Fairs

Job Boards

Communities & Networking Groups

The Digilogue

A global community providing career resources, artist discovery content, & music industry education

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Communities & Networking Groups

Back Office (HR, Payroll etc)

Artist Marketing

A community of artists, music execs and those aspiring to do either/both of those things. With in-person meetups, a conference, virtual events and workshops, a newsletter, job listings, and much more, it’s a fantastic resource for anyone looking for their first or their next industry job while making genuine connections along the way.

The Digilogue

A global community providing career resources, artist discovery content, & music industry education

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Communities & Networking Groups

Back Office (HR, Payroll etc)

Artist Marketing

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Community and Artist Toolkit from Big.Ass.Kids

Big.Ass.Kids' leaders provide their top recommendations on resources for creating community in the music industry.

beatBread

Funding Music. Advancing Independence

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Funding & Advances

Catalog Acquirers

If an artist is looking to stay independent while still having a way to fund their career, beatBread is a great resource that uses data to give artists an advance to their future earnings so they can set a foundation for a long career in the industry.

Sound Royalties

Empowering music creators to realize their dreams without compromising their rights.

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Funding & Advances

Sound Royalties offers financing solutions tailored to artists’ unique needs. With flexible funding options and a deep understanding of the intricacies of royalty streams, Sound Royalties empowers artists, producers, and songwriters to unlock the full potential of their intellectual property and achieve their creative and financial goals without compromising the ownership of their art.

girls who listen.

Supporting & shaping the future females of the music industry.

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Charities & Non-Profits

Communities & Networking Groups

Girls Who Listen is like a supportive community, offering a safe space where women and non-binary individuals can share their passion for music while uplifting each other in the industry. Through its inclusive approach, Girls Who Listen fosters connections, amplifies voices, and inspires personal and professional growth in a very refreshing way.

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Listings are profiles for the resources listed on Stack.

They can be almost anything - from products and services, to conferences and events, to podcasts and influencers.

At launch Stack is already, by far, the largest collection of resources for the music industry.

The ROSTR Group

Helping to create a more modern, connected and fair music industry.

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About

The ROSTR Group is a pioneering technology and media company headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Founded in 2018 by Mark Williamson and Adam Watson, the company's mission is to empower artists and professionals in the music industry with innovative tools and resources that streamline their work and enhance their productivity.

As the parent company of several cutting-edge platforms, The ROSTR Group has quickly established itself as a leader in the music tech space. Its flagship product, ROSTR, launched in late 2019, provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to simplify and optimize the day-to-day tasks of music industry professionals.

Building on the success of ROSTR, the company has since expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Jobs by ROSTR, Stack by ROSTR, ROSTR Insider, ROSTR Data Services & more on the way.

With a commitment to innovation and a deep understanding of the unique needs of the music industry, The ROSTR Group continues to develop and acquire new platforms that drive the industry forward. Through its growing family of companies, The ROSTR Group is revolutionizing the way music professionals work, collaborate, and succeed in an increasingly dynamic and competitive landscape.

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