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Today is Record Store Day: STOP READING THIS, and go buy something!

It’s time to support the music you love with your wallet! Today, Saturday, April 20th, is Record Store Day 2024,​ both in the U.S. and internationally. Music lovers gather in hundreds of independent record stores, celebrating recorded music with special releases, in-store performances, and much more…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Getting It Done: Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to book better gigs, release new music, use TikTok as a tool, and much more…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review

It was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception. The DoJ eyed Live Nation and Ticketmaster, new National Recordings Registry inductees were announced, songwriters fought for expression in China, and more…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/20/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The marketing magic of including your fans in your process

Producer and DJ Downupright explains how they have invited fans to do more than just listen to their music. This not only boosts engagement but is also a great way to build a mutually beneficial bond with your fanbase…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Market like Taylor Swift: How to use Spotify Pre-Save, Countdown pages

Ahead of today’s release of her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift broke Spotify’s record for the most pre-saved albums in its history…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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3 ideas to help Musicians grow without grinding to get there

This one is for all the musicians out there who spend the majority of their time committed to grinding out gigs, getting shows, making music, etc. Here’s how to do less but still accomplish more and start thriving…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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National Recording Registry adds 25 Inductees from ABBA to Slick Rick

This year the Library of Congress National Recording Registry added 25 new recordings to represent the times. How many out of 25 do you already know? Do you agree with their choices…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/19/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bruce Houghton on 04/19/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Independent Live Music community to gather in New Orleans for NIVA ’24

Hundreds of independent live music venues, promoters, festivals, and agents will gather in New Orleans from June 3 to 5 for NIVA ’24, the third annual convention of NIVA (The National Independent Venue Association), with programming at iconic independent venues Generations Hall, Tipitina’s, Republic NOLA, and dba…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/18/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Industry is moving from middle-men to ‘disintermediation’

New technology suggests that current music business models should be more artist-centric instead of including unnecessary middlemen. from ArtistVerified via Medium Disintermediation is a really long word for a really. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/18/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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