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31 ways to make money from music

There are plenty more ways to make a profit off your music than streaming and live shows… we’ve got about 29 more. by Greg Majewski from CD Baby’s DIY Musician. Continue reading

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Facebook, Instagram add monetization tools, waive revenue share until 2024

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will not take a share of the revenue from paid online events, fan subscriptions, badges, and its upcoming independent news products until 2024. The company. Continue reading

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How to market music on social media

With all of the social media platforms out there these days, marketing your music may seem like a daunting task. Here is a marketing guide each of the top platforms. Continue reading

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Why many will choose to bypass the new Copyright Small Claims Court

Copyright holders can choose to bring infringement cases in the CCB as an alternative to federal court. And those accused of infringement (called “respondents” here, rather than defendants) can opt. Continue reading

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Billie Eilish credits SoundCloud for her early success

Billie Eilish and her manager are crediting SoundCloud for helping to launch her meteoric career. Eilish released “Ocean Eyes” on SoundCloud when she was just 13, almost a year before. Continue reading

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Harry Styles builds a music mansion: ‘Harry’s House’ by the numbers

Following his headlining appearance at Coachella, Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House” leaves an impressive mark on an already noteworthy career. by Sarah Kloboves of How Music Charts After 11 long and. Continue reading

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How to create the perfect logo for your band

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an already established act, your music logo is a crucial building block of your brand identity as an artist or band. by DITTO. Continue reading

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Facebook really wants to become TikTok

Meta has begun adding TikTok-coined features such as remixing reels, AI-recommended content, and more to Facebook. Here’s what we should expect… by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. “If you can’t. Continue reading

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As musicians struggle with rising touring costs, hotel alternatives can help

Hotels can be a huge expense and take a big bite out of the money you make on tour, but they don’t have to. These ideas can provide free places. Continue reading

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Unpacking music growth report • Disputing ‘labels are bad’ • Exploring chart manipulation

Episode #97 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast is live! Episode #97 On this 97th installment of the YMC. Continue reading

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A simple Web3 Guide for musicians

In an age where the internet rules the world, it was only a matter of time before things like NFTs, Web3, cryptocurrencies, and the like infiltrated the music space. In. Continue reading

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