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10 Best Cities for Musicians in the U.S. in 2025

This data-driven list reveals the ten best cities for more musicians in the U.S. Learn where other musicians are earning more, gigging more, and finding the best opportunities to grow in 2025

Alana Bonilla on 05/19/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FTC probes Live Nation AEG StubHub

FTC probes Live Nation and AEG collusion, warns StubHub

Live Nation and competitor AEG are being investigated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over refunds for pandemic-era concert cancellations. Separately, the FTC has warned StubHub that it must act. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Lyric Sheets: Why and When Musicians Need Them

Many artists miss out on big opportunities just because they don’t have lyric sheets ready. This quick guide shows why it matters and how to make one in minutes.

Alana Bonilla on 05/19/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp Friday

Independent artists earned $3.2M during latest Bandcamp Friday

Online music marketplace Bandcamp shared that its latest Bandcamp Friday promotion on May 2nd generated more than $3.2 million for independent artists and labels. Independent artists earned $3.2M during latest Bandcamp. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/19/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Unintended Consequences of Music Streaming [Mark Mulligan]

Streaming is changing fast in 2025 with new premium tiers and payment models, but the real impact may be the unexpected side effects. The growing unintended consequences of music streaming could reshape how artists earn, how fans listen, and what music gets heard.

Alana Bonilla on 05/19/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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your morning coffee podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Record Store rebirth • Artists shift managers • Indie fans get younger • More

BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart as their Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business reaches an epic 250 episodes with this week. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 05/19/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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music business news today

MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Prez vs The Boss • FTC warns StubHub • Copyright Office controversies • Shorts rev soars • Roxi • More

MONDAY 5.19.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 05/19/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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live music industry news roundup

Live Music Roundup: All-in Tix, Tour Chart, Hotel Fests, More

This week’s Live Music Roundup covers Ticketmaster’s switch to all-in ticketing, a new Bandsintown trending tours chart, a 101 guide to booking shows, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 05/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week: Facebook, peak fandom, more

A busy week by any definition and top music business news was no exception with Facebook removing live video, music fandom declining(?), a new Bandsintown chart and more…

Alana Bonilla on 05/17/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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best artists to see live in concert

Study ranks Best Artists to See Live in 2025 based on reviews

A new study analyzed concert and album reviews from both fans and critics to find the best artists to see live in 2025. While the methodology might not be the most rigorous scientifically, the results are still quite interesting.

Bruce Houghton on 05/16/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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