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Crowdfunding for Independent Musicians: All You Need To Know

With all the buzz about superfan monetization, alternative funding and royalty advances, it’s easy to lose site of the importance and potential of crowdfunding for independent musicians. This guide share all you need to know.

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How To Use Live Performances to Build A Music Industry Network

Networking doesn’t have to be so scary! For artists, the concert venue might just be the best environment to put your best foot forward and build connections. Learn how to use use live performances to build a music industry network.

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4 Ways Artists Can Use YouTube Analytics to Grow Their Reach

YouTube’s guide for using analytics to help creators grow their channels offers artists some interesting tips and insights. Let’s take a look!

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TempleLive cancels all shows across 6 venues

Concert promoter TempleLive cancels all shows at its six venues and appears to have ceased operating altogether.

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Beginner’s Guide to Spotify for Artists

The team at Horus Music shows how to claim an artist profile, pitch new music, and view listener insights on Spotify. From how to customize your page, to promoting releases, this “Beginners Guide to Spotify for Artists” will show how to make the most of Spotify’s free toolkit.

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New Your Morning Coffee + a Special Episode with David Israelite

Episode 266 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Plus a special episode to with David Israelite of the National Music Publishers Association.

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Independent Musician News Last Week

All the indie and DIY artists looking for advice on finding sanity and success in the music industry should check out this roundup of independent musician news last week.

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Contacts for Music Festivals That Book Emerging Artists

Hoping to land a spot on a festival lineup in 2026? Here are contacts for music festivals that are now accepting artist applications.

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How Artists Can Shape Their Brand in 2025

In this era of music marketing, it’s crucial for artists to take an active role in shaping their brand look and narrative. Here’s a handy guide to artist branding to help you get started!

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Building the Next Era of Public Radio

Public radio is facing a historic turning point following the defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. While the challenges are serious, new data from the 2025 Techsurvey points to opportunities for reinvention, renewed support, and a more resilient future as broadcaster build next era of public radio.

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Spotify adds DMS, Michael Brandvold & Jay Gilbert Aren’t Happy

“Awesome, another DM platform for us to get spammed.” That was the reaction of Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the news Spotify has launched DMS for all users.

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