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Get Artist Accounts Ready For Spotify Wrapped

2 Weeks To Get Artist Accounts Ready For Spotify Wrapped 2025

There are less than two weeks left to get Artist accounts ready for Spotify Wrapped 2025. Fortunately, Hypebot makes it easy with a checklist and tips from Spotify to help musicians get ready.

Bruce Houghton on 11/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indivisible Spotify Boycott

Indivisible calls for Spotify boycott over ICE recruitment ads

Indivisible calls for Spotify boycott urging artists and listeners to drop the streamer over ICE recruitment ads appearing on its free tier.

Bruce Houghton on 10/31/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandsintown For Artists Marketplace

Bandsintown expands mission to empower Artists with Marketplace

Live music discovery leader Bandsintown continues to expand on its mission to empower artists at all stages of their careers with the launch of the Bandsintown For Artists Marketplace. This first-of-its-kind ecosystem offers independent musicians tools to connect with fans and – unlike most “For Artists” platforms – control their relationship with them.

Bruce Houghton on 10/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DistroKid Direct

DistroKid adds ‘Direct’ Merch Sales

Indie D.I.Y. music distributor DistroKid has launched Direct – a new platform that brings direct-to-fan commerce to smaller independent artists. Designed to go beyond traditional distribution, Direct enables artists to create and run on-demand merch stores from within the DistroKid ecosystem.

Bruce Houghton on 10/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Use Small Shows to Create Big Content

How early artists can make every show count for twice the amount.

Jeremy Young on 10/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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why sound matters

‘Load-In’ – Excerpt From Damon Krukowski’s ‘Why Sound Matters’

Damon Krukowski’s new book Why Sound Matters is out now via Yale University Press. The book begins with this extended passage, shared originally on his Substack, Dada Drummer Almanach.

Jeremy Young on 10/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musicians Guide to TikTok US deal

Musicians Guide To TikTok [2025 Edition]

If you’re a musician trying to grow on TikTok in late 2025, the playbook has evolved – but the opportunity is still huge. This Musicians Guide To TikTok is a concise, field-tested guide with links to recent updates and tutorials on Hypebot.

Bruce Houghton on 10/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musicians Guide To Facebook

Musicians Guide To Facebook (2025 Edition)

Is Facebook still worth it for artists? Yes – if you lean into what the platform now rewards: real conversation, short-form video, and smart, low-budget ads that funnel fans to owned channels.

Bruce Houghton on 10/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MMF-US LA Summit

MMF-US LA Summit 2025: A Must-Attend Event for Artists, Managers and Music Professionals

The Music Managers Forum-US (MMF-US) LA Summit is back, bringing together artist managers, self-managed artists, and music industry professionals for a day of keynotes, panels, presentations, and networking. If you’re looking to connect with leaders shaping the future of music, this event is not to be missed.

Bruce Houghton on 10/23/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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why no one is reviewing your album

Why no one is reviewing your album or new release

Why is no one reviewing your album or new release? Music PR veteran Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR looks at how streaming, new media economics and increased competition have changed how music should be marketed.

Bruce Houghton on 10/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musician's Guide To YouTube

Musician’s Guide To YouTube (2025 Edition)

This Musician’s Guide To YouTube offers practical advice to get started and thrive on this massive global social music and video platform.

Bruce Houghton on 10/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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