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Independent Musician News: Apple Music Album Motion, Music Meets Data, Super Listeners, More…

Calling musicians everywhere to check out this week’s Independent Musician News with the top guides and tips to finding success in such a competitive industry… Independent Musician News

Alana Bonilla on 08/09/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week: Micro-Markets, The Value of a Stream, Amazon Music Insights, More…

Check out the top music business news last week including new marketing trends, what streams are worth, and more… Music Business News Last Week

Alana Bonilla on 08/09/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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ticket resale

Study claims ticket resale saved fans $414M last year. Did it?

A study by “data-analytics firm” Automatiq for self-proclaimed “consumer advocacy group” Protest Ticket Rights claims that fans saved $414 million last year. They saved this amount by buying tickets on resale marketplaces.

Bruce Houghton on 08/08/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What is a Smart Music Release Strategy in 2025?

Releasing music without a plan in 2025 is a fast track to getting buried in the noise. Learn how to build a smart, step-by-step music release strategy that gets music heard and keeps momentum going long after release day.

Alana Bonilla on 08/08/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to report setlists to PROs setlist reporting

How to report setlists to PROs after shows and why you should

Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) like ASCAP, BMI and SESAC collect fees from venues that play live or recorded music and distribute them to Artists. Learn how to report setlists to PROs and increase your chances of getting your share.

Bruce Houghton on 08/07/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Instagram going viral

Marketing music and going viral on Instagram just got easier

Meta just added features that will make marketing music and going viral on Instagram a lot easier.

Bruce Houghton on 08/07/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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CD Duplication vs Replication

Choosing the Right Music Release Format: Single, EP or Album?

Releasing music in the streaming era takes more than just great songs. Find out how singles, EPs, and albums each play a unique role in growing your audience, building momentum, and defining your sound. What is the right music release format for you?

Alana Bonilla on 08/07/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AI copyright decision

Artist, Songwriter, Producer… or AI Music Designer?

After decades of investing in human talent, does the music industry really want to replace talented songwriters, artists and producers with an AI music designer to save money and speed up production? UMG seems to be saying yes, writes Bobby Owsinski.

Alana Bonilla on 08/07/2025 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hypebot music business news today

MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Sony Music revs up 8.8% • Hybe adds 10.2% • SiriusXM: Metallica in, Stern out? • Songwriter & Manager Awards • Romeo + REVELXP • More

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

Bruce Houghton on 08/07/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Vivid Seats sinks as ticket resales drop 900,000 in 3 months

Have we reached peak ticket presale or is Vivid Seats just not as good is its competitors? The company is clearly struggling, reporting that its marketplace ticket resales fell to 2.2 million compared to 3.1 million in Q2 last year.

Bruce Houghton on 08/06/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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