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MusicTech Insights #6 | Curated by Sigurdur Arnason
Handpicked articles, updates, and insights from the fast-moving world of music and entertainment technology, curated just for you.
Integrating Tempus Metronome with the GetSongBPM API – What BPM Really Means and How to Use It
Understanding tempo is one of the fundamentals of music performance, practice, and DJing. In Tempus Metronome, we integrate directly with the GetSongBPM API, allowing users to look up a song, check its tempo, and instantly set the metronome to match.
MusicTech Resources: Curated Insights for MusicTech Builders
We built the resource we wished existed: a growing platform for MusicTech founders and teams. Track deals, explore open-source tools, and find your next partner or event.
Global Booking Engine for the #1 Free Walking Tour Leader
How we developed Walkative 2.0, a comprehensive cloud-based booking platform for the tourism industry, specifically designed for free walking tours. A case study on building a scalable reservation system with mobile app, OTA integrations, and partner management.
Music Industry Tech Openings (May 2025 Update)
Tech openings available in the music industry in April 2025
From Startups to MusicTech Maciej Dulski on Sound Connections Podcast
Maciej Dulski from MusicTech Lab shares insights on the evolving music tech landscape, its impact on artists and businesses, and how technology is reshaping the industry in the Sound Connections Podca
Ambistream – Building a Multi-Layer Streaming Platform from a Spark of an Idea
How a late-night experiment grew into a multi-platform streaming engine with overlays, remote control, Chromecast/AirPlay support, and a full creative workflow for music, sports, and training.
Music Industry Tech Openings (December 2024 Update)
Tech openings available in the music industry in December 2024
MusicTech Poland has launched to unite startups, music professionals, artists, and tech enthusiasts. Its goal is to create a strong community where innovation in music and technology can thrive togeth
E-commerce platforms are pivotal for the digital landscape, serving as foundational structures for online businesses. With a plethora of open-source and SaaS solutions in the market, the question aris
Explore DDEX’s open-source projects that simplify digital music metadata management, enhance rights tracking, and streamline royalty distribution. Learn about tools for parsing, validating, and conver
Taking a Direct Music Licensing Platform from Idea to Market
How we built a comprehensive music licensing platform with thousands of songs, covering web, iOS, and Android applications. A case study on developing a complete music catalog solution with subscription management, search functionality, and custom audio player.
Music Industry Tech Openings (August 2024 Update)
Tech openings available in the music industry in August 2024
Music Industry Tech Openings (July 2024 Update)
Tech openings available in the music industry in July 2024
Imagine a room filled with people, gathered around a table covered with laptops and sketches. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation and creativity as they begin a workshop to develop the next bi
When we decided to go all-in on the music industry, we knew from the start, that Bravelab team's support alone wouldn't be enough to drive the industry forward.
One of the most crucial aspects of an artist's career is their online presence. In today's digital age, having a professional website is essential for showcasing music and live shows. It is where Road
The WTF Programming Scale: Measuring IT Project Complexity
In the dynamic world of IT development, assessing the complexity and challenges of projects is paramount for project managers and developers. The WTF Programming Scale presents a humorous yet insightf
Thrilling update! We are thrilled to announce the debut of our newest collaboration with Lalal.ai. This partnership is geared towards promoting the exchange of knowledge within the music tech communit
Exciting news! We are delighted to share the launch of our latest collaboration with The Audio Programmer. Through this partnership, we aim to foster knowledge exchange within the music tech community
Self-Publishing in the Music Industry: A Tale of Emuze.me
The evolution of self-publishing in the music industry is a tale of technology, empowerment, and a dramatic shift in control from traditional record labels to individual artists. Tracing its roots bac
Automating Success: The Art of Unified Documentation
Automated documentation isn't just a convenience; it's a necessity in a landscape of ever-increasing complexity. By adopting a unified documentation strategy, teams can create a dynamic, living docume
Hybrid database model in Django as a performance booster
Handling a high volume of requests per second while managing an extensive product database remains a key challenge in modern e-commerce platforms. In this discussion, I aim to illustrate the solutions
How to handle high loads on e-commerce platform with ease
Anqa Commerce stands as a dynamic and versatile multi-tenant E-Commerce platform, designed to handle high loads with ease. Its foundation lies in a meticulously crafted micro-service, stateless archit
A Discovery Document is a structured outline or framework used to plan and document the process of gathering information and requirements for a project, product, or any other initiative. It serves as
Watermarked songs are audio files that have been marked or tagged with a watermark, which is a form of digital information or identifier embedded within the audio signal. Watermarking is commonly used
Event Storming is a workshop-style method for exploring and discovering complex systems, processes and business domains. It is used to identify and understand the flow of events and interactions withi
It is hard not to notice how the functioning of the network and the way of interacting with recipients are changing. Many companies already implement the essential elements of web3 in their projects.
Dev Meeting 002: Introduction to Domain Driven Design (DDD)
Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is an approach to software development that focuses on modeling a business domain, or a specific area of a business, in order to create a more effective and maintainable sof
What is Kubernetes, Google problems with scale, Alpha and then Borg to the rescue, How Kubernetes was born, Kubernetes basics are basics, Idea of Operators, CRD, Kubernetes basics in new light, Threat
10 Steps to Find the Best MVP Developers for Your Startup Idea
Whether you're looking to build an in-house team or hire an outsourced development company, it's important to find developers who have the skills and experience to help bring your MVP to life.
How to Build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in 6 Steps
Starting a new product can be an exciting and daunting prospect. On one hand, it's a chance to bring a new idea to life and potentially change the world.
How we helped Panther Pricing migrate from Flask to FastAPI and build a new front-end, creating a powerful machine-learning-based web platform for optimizing pricing in brick-and-mortar stores.
Talent Alpha
HR Platform Development - Talent-Alpha Frontend Platform Development
How we provided an HR startup with frontend developers to augment their in-house team, working on projects based on Angular and React.js frameworks. A case study on IT staff augmentation and team extension.
Why we decided to use wavesurfer.js
Creating a simple, custom audio player with main functionality is relatively easy. Are you sure? Let's see how we tackled this issue
Hasura is an application which gives you an instant GraphQL/REST API based on your database schema. As of writing it supports Postgresql, SQL Server and Big Query databases but MySQL, Oracle and Elast
See the most popular apps made in Google Flutter. What needs do they answer and why have they gained popularity and business success? Get inspired by them!
Flutter strategy for 2022: analyzing the new Flutter Roadmap
The Google team is redoubling its efforts to make Flutter the most user-friendly and efficient platform for developers across multiple platforms. In 2022, Google developers promise to deliver the same
Flutter has been growing in popularity since 2015. The SDK is built around highly customisable widgets with extensive behavioural control using efficient code. This makes Flutter extremely accessible,
UX and UI are extremely important aspects of any application or website, determining conversion rates and directly increasing profits. Poorly optimised websites cost retailers over $2 billion a year i
9 Reasons Why the Saleor.io Platform Is the Best Choice for Your eCommerce Website
The Saleor platform is the fastest-growing headless eCommerce platform. Discover nine ways Saleor is making waves in delivering incredible eCommerce experiences.
How to become a Vue.js developer and whether paid trials in IT work out
In Bravelab.io we do a fully paid trial period of two weeks so both sides can see how things work and if things work for you. You will be fully immersed in one of our live projects giving a real-time
A Look at Bravelab.io’s Clutch 2021 Year In Review
Bravelab.io has been helping small and mid-sized businesses scale through bespoke technology solutions. We deliver sophisticated and top-of-the-line solutions because of our expertise in Python, JavaS
How we developed a mobile application for Galeco to help roofers, architects, and contractors with assembly instructions. A case study on building an offline-capable React Native app with 3D video instructions for the construction industry.
Forum Gliwice
Loyalty Program Application - Custom Software Development for Marketing & Communication Platform
How we developed a loyalty program application for Forum shopping mall to issue prepaid gift cards based on purchase amounts. A case study on building a tablet-based application with backend API and frontend panel for promotional campaigns.
4D Grupa
Roofing Wholesalers Website - Platform for the Biggest Network of Roofing Wholesalers in Poland
How we built a platform in Sanity for 4D Grupa, the most extensive network of roofing wholesalers in Poland. A case study on developing a scalable headless CMS platform with TypeScript and Gridsome for the construction industry.
Solidstudio
Ticketing & Events Platform - Python Development Team for Ticketing & Events Company
How we provided Solidstudio with a Python development team to build integrations with third-party providers for their ticketing application. A case study on long-term team augmentation and API integration development.
Is it possible to use Vue.js as a frontend for Saleor.io platform?
If you are looking for a front end framework for your Saleor.io platform check our solution in Vue.js
Uber 101: How this ride-sharing behemoth made it to the top?
What stands behind the massive success of Uber? What made Uber further climb the ladder of success are its authentic solutions to the problems of traditional cab companies.
Graphene is a great library that can help expose endpoints with a relatively little configuration. Adding new endpoints is simple when you get a grasp of graphene code conventions. This allows rapid d
The shift to digital channels has been a key aspect of cultural transformation, with services like Google Museums making a huge leap in transforming arts and culture around the world.
Companies are exploring the implementation of facial recognition technology to enhance customer interactions. Amazon and Alibaba allow customers to make payments through facial recognition.
JavaScript: Trending Frameworks and Market Opportunities
The JavaScript Framework makes complex applications run faster and more efficiently. If you are looking for solutions for your project, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Python is so popular is that it is very flexible. You can use it in back-end and front-end applications, software engineering, databases, web development, and artificial intelligence.
Kanban Board methodology: Hack your company's productivity
The Kanban board methodology is straightforward and highly effective. It gives a visual picture of each project. Kanban can also help to protect existing productivity levels, by prioritising tasks to
The Case of Colonial Pipeline and 7 Security Reminders
The case of the Colonial pipeline provides a useful lesson on why companies, no matter their size or sector, must invest time and resources to improve cyber security from short to long-term vision.
Comparison of the communication channels in remote work
The pandemic situation in 2020 has forced companies to build the process of remote work. Hence, the article presents a comparison of types of communication channels.
Automate repetitive tasks to improve your business performance
Repetitive work may negatively impact your business performance. By improving business performance management, you can automate tasks and increase productivity.
In the article, you can read what Bravelab's team thinks about productivity. They define, measure, and improve it in different ways to stay motivated at the workplace.
How to make the first step to establish a business relationship
How to start a business relationship? Personal and professional communication is one of the fundamentals which you should implement in your business relationship strategy.
Repetitive tasks are an inherent part of our work. However, they decrease our effectiveness and have an impact on business objectives and performance measures.
Factors that contribute to the success or failure of an IT outsourcing project
Several factors have an impact on the success or failure of software development outsourcing projects. The knowledge of these factors improves the outsourcing strategy.
Bravelab.io is recognized as a top Custom Software Developer by Clutch
Clutch.co has named Bravelab.io as a top custom software development company in Poland in 2020. Clutch has recognized us as a top provider the second year in a row
Bravely App - How to be more productive with Django, quick
Develop custom software for a data management system in small businesses. Increase productivity and effectiveness with a tool based on Django, Kubernetes, and Celery.
Recruitment system - integrating Gmail, Bravely, Jira, Slack, and Copper CRM
Integration of the tools used in the recruitment processes in the custom software development company. Combining Slack, Jira, Gmail, and Copper with Bravely App.
Overdue invoices - integration with the issue tracking system
Managing overdue invoices in the software development company by the process automation. Connecting and the data from wFirma with an issue tracking system.
A chrome plugin that increases productivity in a lead generation process by extracting the data from the post published on the Facebook social media platform
Brave 3.0 - Part 4 - Technologies behind and final series recap
Technologies used to develop a commercial website of the custom software development company. Those technologies improve website performance and effectiveness.
Top 10 articles through the eyes of our developers
To constantly improve the skills and knowledge of software development, our team has read many articles in the previous year. Discover the list of our top 10.
Knowing the Event Loop mechanism allows you to choose the right implementation and to solve many of the hazards you encountered while working with JavaScript.
Bravelab.io named Top Software Developer in Poland by Clutch!
Clutch named Bravelab.io as a top custom software development company in Poland 2019. We are recognized as a trusted partner in web development services.
Scratch Me – a simple Chrome Extension, which will increase your productivity
A chrome plugin that increases productivity in a lead generation process by extracting the data from the post published on the Facebook social media platform
Brave 3.0 – redesign process part 1. The Challenge
The part presents the first steps of the redesigning process of the website. The most important thing is to conduct in-depth research before designing the UX/UI.
Brave 3.0 – redesign process, part 3. Lesson learned
The process of redesigning a website consist of many steps. This part presents the most important factors which should consider while conducting the process by the internal team
Progressive Web Apps - a new way of creating mobile application
Creating a PWA mobile application is an alternative to a traditional native app. By implementing one application, we receive both - a website and a mobile app.