Spotify should make some big noise about inaugurating the tip jar, ensuring bands and fans that all dollars go the band. This model avoids the Kickstarter scheme, ...

When I broached the idea of a tip jar, they lit up and thought it was a splendid idea that Spotify and other platforms should adopt. For an up and coming band, awareness is just about as important ...

A year ago the band started putting out a sign during live performances with their Venmo information to collect tips. “We put it where the tip jar would usually go,” Sanchez said.

TipCow wants to put more money into the pockets of Austin artists before going national next year.