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Why Young Men Care Less About Music and Why It Matters (A Lot)

Young men care less about music and and more video games than in previous generations.. With fewer male listeners and no marketing aimed at them, is a major streaming collapse could be closer than anyone thinks?

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to find fans and build a fanbase as a musician

With over 20,000 tracks uploaded to Spotify every day, standing out as an artist has never been harder – but also never more possible. This guide breaks down 10 essential strategies to find fans and build a fanbase as a musician.

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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All-American Rejects play House Parties to help fix live music

The All-American Rejects play house parties to help fix what’s broken in live music. Their backyard concerts and pop shows come during a summer when the band is also opening for the Jonas Brothers in major venues.

Bruce Houghton on 06/18/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Take the annual MIDiA Music Creator Survey now!

MIDiA Research’s important annual music creator survey has opened and will run until the 25th of July. All musicians and music creators are urged to take the MIDiA Music Creator Survey now.

Bruce Houghton on 06/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Vinyl Record Jackets are made: Inside Disc Makers

A look inside the Disc Makers factory and how vinyl record jackets are made. See how premium coatings, precision die-cutting, and expert craftsmanship turn your design into a show-stopping vinyl package.

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What is Live Music Gatekeeping and why it’s due for a comeback

More artists are turning private channels, tight-knit fan communities and live music gatekeeping to drive lasting success. “Success takes time, and filling a venue is not just about the numbers,” writes MIDiA’s Hanna Kahlert.

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Spotify lossless sighted • X, Music Publishers negotiate • Trump extends TikTok • SoundEx sues Sonos and Napster • More

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

Bruce Houghton on 06/18/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musician Gary Shea shares lessons learned in long career performing and around the world in a new book

Veteran musician Gary Shea shares lessons learned in new book

Veteran musician Gary Shea shares lessons learned in his long career performing and recording music around the world in a new book. Shea is a founding member of the bands New England and Alcatrazz, with gold and platinum records to his credit.

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: StubHub, LMS, NIVA, VENU & More

In the latest live music industry news UK fans, venues and artists are gutted (not) over StubHub‘s threat to leave the UK if a proposed price cap on resale tickets. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musicians: How to Make it Without Faking it

You don’t need a gimmick to go viral – just a strategy that amplifies your authenticity. Here are 7 tips on how to make it without faking it as an independent musician.

Alana Bonilla on 06/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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