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Important TikTok Updates for Musicians 2025

There are some important TikTok updates for musicians already in 2025 that make it easier to pitch music, manage artist accounts, resolve technical issues and more. Important TikTok Updates for. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/14/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Kosha Dillz at SXSW: 11 tips from a 43 year old musician

From indie rapper and marketer extraordinaire Kosha Dillz: I am trying to find a reason to keep coming back to SXSW.

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How To Sell More Tickets To Your Next Show

After you’ve listed your shows on Bandsintown and adding them your website, how do sell as many tickets as possible? From exclusive offers to hidden event pages, we’ve got five creative ways to boost ticket sales.

Alana Bonilla on 03/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify Loud & Clear

Spotify Loud & Clear: $10B, Global Fandom & A Year of Change

Spotify’s new Loud & Clear transparency report shows payments to the music industry of $10 billion in 2024, half of which went to independents. It’s the first L&C since Liz Pelly’s expose of streaming and the inner workings of Spotify as well as significant changes in who the streamer pays and how payments are calculated.

Bruce Houghton on 03/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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You work for a musician, is it OK to give them your music?

On a new Music Biz Weekly podcast, Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss a listener question. They work for a musician and are wondering if it’s OK to share their own music.

Bruce Houghton on 03/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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3 Key Insights about Music Fans on TikTok

TikTok’s latest Music Impact Report looks at music fans on TikTok and how the platform drives discovery, streaming, and viral success.

Alana Bonilla on 03/11/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Scenes 2.0: MIDiA’s updated entertainment playbook

The future of entertainment isn’t about going big – it’s about going niche. This updated MIDiA playbook for music marketing explores how tapping into smaller, more specific scenes can drive real, lasting success.

Alana Bonilla on 03/11/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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The Resilient band of Veterans Healing through Music

Retired Marine Tim Donley turned his injuries into a powerful musical journey with The Resilient band of veterans healing through song. From singing with Roger Waters to honing his vocal skills at Berklee Online, Donley’s story shows how music can transform hardship into strength and hope.

Alana Bonilla on 03/11/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DIY and Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week’s DIY and Independent Musician News covered a SXSW preview, how to promote music with short-form video, single release strategies, a ROSTR update and more…

Alana Bonilla on 03/09/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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20 Short Form Video Music Promotion Ideas

Want to boost engagement and drive more streams with short form video? These 20 proven TikTok and Reels short form video music promotion ideas can help indie artists stand out.. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/07/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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