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How to Measure Success as a Musician: What data matters?

You can’t grow what you don’t measure, and that is especially true in today’s music industry. From streaming stats to fan engagement, learn how to measure success as a musician.

Alana Bonilla on 07/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Breaking Sound, StrmMusic expand Artist Showcases to 100 cities

Emerging artist series Breaking Sound will expand artists showcases into the US and is partnering with global artist accelerator StrmMusic.

Bruce Houghton on 07/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Proven Strategies to Sell More Tickets To Your Next Live Show

Struggling to fill the room? Here are seven proven strategies to sell more tickets to your next live show. While it’s written from the artist’s point of view, the strategies work for venues, promoters and festivals too.

Alana Bonilla on 07/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Musician’s Guide to SEO 2025

Want more fans to actually find your music? This easy-to-follow musician’s guide to SEO shows you how get noticed online and grow an audience.

Alana Bonilla on 07/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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SoundCloud adds SMS Artist to Fan Text Messages via Subtext

SoundCloud adds SMS direct artist to fan text Messages via a partnership with Subtext.

Bruce Houghton on 07/16/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Soundcloud, Spotify

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How to Create Weeks of Content From A Single Song or Video

Tired of releasing a song only to have the buzz fade in a week? Learn how to create weeks of content from a single song or video that keeps fans engaged and momentum growing.

Alana Bonilla on 07/16/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Should I pull music off Spotify? Use a decision tree to decide

Frustrated with Spotify’s royalties, algorithms, or ethics and wondering, ‘Should I pull music off Spotify?’ Before you make the leap, use this quick decision-tree to weigh the tradeoffs and find the path that fits your music career.

Alana Bonilla on 07/16/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Good Music Marketing Strategies Beat Talent: 7 Hard Facts

You’ve poured your heart into your music, but the plays and followers aren’t coming – and there are reasons why. These 7 hard facts tell the truth of how good. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 07/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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HITS Act becomes law in a Big Win For Independent Artists

As the HITS Act becomes law, independent artists and labels get a major new tax break on recording expenses. This is be a financial game-changer for anyone making music outside the major label system.

Alana Bonilla on 07/14/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Indie Musician News Last Week: YouTube, Fandom, Playlists, More

Tune into these helpful guides: from mastering YouTube marketing and launching merch to getting on top editorial Spotify playlists, and more in last eek’s latest indie musician news. Indie Musician. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 07/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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