Now is the perfect opportunity to celebrate equality and diversity. June is not only Black Music Month, but also Pride Month. In a continuous effort to support and promote black creators in the music industry, we wanted to spotlight a few of the black LGBTQ+ artists who have helped transform the current music landscape. We’ve also compiled a list of black queer & trans organizations to support below.

The last few weeks have been crucial in the fight against racial injustice. As JV Agency's mission is to bridge cultural and geographic divides between makers and users, we proudly stand with the rest of the music industry to make our collective voices heard in the fight for racial justice. We have compiled a list of resources and actions that we can all do to help.

Believe, one of the biggest distribution/services companies for independent artists and labels, has released a guide entitled "Creative Marketing Playbook". The Playbook offers advice to artists in areas such as social media best practices, as well as streaming and playlisting strategy. We’ve compiled some of its highlights.

The pandemic has forced record labels to design marketing strategies from scratch to keep album promotions alive.

With venues closed and concerts and festivals canceled, professional musicians are struggling to find ways to make money during the COVID-19 pandemic. We've compiled a few ideas to help you during these tough times.