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MIDiA Research publishes new data.

Global Recorded Music Revenue Grew to $18.3 Billion USD in the First Half of 2025

New data from MIDiA shows the global music market grew by 5.9% in H1 2025, but a slowing rate of growth from H1 2024.

Jeremy Young on 10/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DJs Can Now Seamlessly Cue Songs in Spotify Using Serato

Spotify and DJ tool Serato’s new integration allows DJs to access entire libraries and playlists, and effortlessly mix songs from Spotify within supported DJ software.

Jeremy Young on 10/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Amazon Music offers Free Marketing Masterclass

Amazon Music Insights: A Win For Artists and Fans

The recently launched Amazon Music Insights highlights a fan’s top songs, artists, and podcasts each month. It also provides an easy win for artists looking to boost fan engagement. Amazon. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 10/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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facebook marketing for musicians new tools

Facebook Marketing for Musicians: New tools to grow a fanbase

Facebook has added tools that can bring musicians and creators and their fans together. Discover how to use Facebook marketing for musicians to grow a fanbase, boost engagement, and build a loyal superfan community. Learn practical strategies like fan challenges, custom badges and more.

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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free healthcare for musicians

Free Healthcare For Musicians and Industry Professionals

Affordable healthcare has always been a problem for musicians and music industry professionals. Recent cuts to federal subsidies will only exacerbate the problem. This is happening at a time when premiums and other costs are on the rise. While not the same as full health insurance, some programs are expanding. They aim to offer access to free healthcare for musicians and music industry professionals.

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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World college radio day

World College Radio Day 2025 This Friday

College radio is where countless music industry professionals and musicians got their start behind the board, with their first airplay, or performing live. This Friday, this last bastion of live DJs playing and often saying whatever they want is being celebrated worldwide with World College Radio Day 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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music tech news

Music Tech News: Spotify, Vocana, Musixmatch, Music Tectonics

In the latest music tech news, Spotify founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO. As of Jan. 1, 2026, he will “transition” to the role of executive chairman.

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business and Live Music Industry News: All The Latest

Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above. We search the web so you don’t have to.

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TikTok ownership change and censorship concerns

TikTok Ownership Change Has Creators Worried About The Future

TikTok has become the stage where musicians, creators, influencers and activists could break through overnight. A great hook or a clever video could reach millions in hours. But now, with a TikTok ownership change looming, that sense of limitless opportunity is being replaced by uncertainty.

Bruce Houghton on 09/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songview PRO database ASCAP, BMI, GMR. SESAC

ASCAP, BMI, GMR, SESAC expand Songview PRO database

The four major U.S. performing rights organizations (PROs) have announced the expansion of Songview, the public performance copyright data resource launched by ASCAP and BMI in 2020.

Bruce Houghton on 09/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pluggnb is music’s fastest-growing genre

How Musicians Create Momentum by Making Things Happen

Many artists wait for playlist placements and venue bookings to hand them momentum, but it rarely works. Learn how musicians create momentum by taking control and creating their own opportunities. It’s the only strategy that actually moves the needle.

Alana Bonilla on 09/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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