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Apple Music Album Motion

Make your release stand out with Apple Music Album Motion

Want to make your album pop on Apple Music and drive more fan engagement? Like Spotify Canvas for Apple Music, Album Motion lets you animate cover art. his guide makes it easy to get started in minutes.

Alana Bonilla on 08/01/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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This is GUARANTEED to Hurt Your Music Career

As experienced music marketers, Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert know there while some strategies help some times, there are no guarantees in the music business. But there are things that musicians too often do that can hurt your music career.

Bruce Houghton on 08/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bobby Owsinski’s list of Music AI That Actually Delivers

AI is finally delivering real tools that make music creation faster and smarter. Check out Bobby Owsinki’s list of Music AI that actually delivers. Learn how these breakthroughs are changing how musicians write, produce, and innovate.

Alana Bonilla on 08/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp Friday

New Bandcamp Friday today!

Bandcamp Friday returns today, Friday August 1st. On select Fridays, the online music marketplace waives its revenue share, meaning more profits for independent artists and labels.

Bruce Houghton on 08/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hypebot music business news today

MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS- Q2 Reports: UMG grows, Apple soars, SiriusXM sinks • new Rolling Stone editors • $1.1B SESAC notes • T-Pain, mgk, Zedd to Sphere • More

FRIDAY 8.1.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 08/01/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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music livestreaming Is still important

Why Music Livestreaming Is (Still) Important For Artists

The team at music live stream platform Volume look at why music livestreaming is still important for artists. Plus how it can unlock new income and connect with audiences worldwide without the costs of touring.

Alana Bonilla on 07/31/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songwriters get free healthcare

Songwriters get free healthcare access with SONA membership

Songwriters get free healthcare access with a membership in trade group Songwriters of North America (SONA) thanks to a grant from Amazon Music.

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: Live Nation, Dynamic, VOLTA & More

In the latest live music industry news, Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) announced it will release its second quarter 2025 financial results after market hours on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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songwriters are reinventing their role

The music business is splitting in two. Here’s why songwriters are reinventing their role

Streaming is falling short for today’s songwriters, and many are choosing to forge their own path instead of waiting for change. MIDiA’s new report shows how a new generation of. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 07/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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In The Trenches with Rachel Hunt of The Grog Shop

In The Trenches with Rachel Hunt of indie music venue Grog Shop

Rachel Hunt is the Marketing Director for independent Cleveland music venues Grog Shop and B-Side Lounge. Her love of music runs deep including a 16 years-and-counting as a non-comm radio DJ. Hunt shares her story as well as what’s working in her daily battle to help fans discover new artists and sell more tickets.

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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