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Spotify cuts lyrics for 380M free users in latest blow to Songwriters

Spotify has quietly set limits on lyrics for more than 60% of its 619 million monthly active users who listen using its free tier. The streamer made no announcement of the change and has not commented on it…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/03/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundCloud expands AI toolkit

SoundCloud enhances Music Discovery with fan-driven Buzzing Playlists

SoundCloud has added Buzzing Playlists, a set of genre-specific playlists featuring songs based on genuine fan engagement. These playlists are available to all users…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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How to be your own music publisher

Not every songwriter can – or wants to – attract and sign with a music publishing company. Fortunately, there are viable DIY alternatives that still ensure full payment…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/02/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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CD Duplication vs Replication

10 Ways to market your Older Music releases

Don’t let your older tracks collect dust in your catalog? If they didn’t shine then, maybe they’ll shine now. Here are three big reasons musicians should revive their back catalog, and a few ways how…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/02/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TikTok ban

Musicians: Don’t Panic, TikTok will NOT be banned tomorrow!

Bruce Houghton of Hypebot and Bandsintown joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss some current events impacting musicians…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/01/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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10 Quick (and powerful) Emails you can send to Fans right now!

These ten email ideas will only take you minutes, but can do NUMBERS for your fan engagement. Let’s get into it…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/01/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Manage your music and merchandise sales with Merch Cat [Indie Spotlight]

Learn how to unlock more merchandise revenue with Merch Cat, the app that makes it easier to process sales, track inventory, settle shows, and view analytics…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/01/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Berklee Touring 101 how to book live shows

Berklee College of Music’s Online Class of 2024: A Testament to Tenacity

Here are six different 2024 Berklee College Of Music’s Online graduates that have had notable and inspirational journeys leading them to commencement day…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/30/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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album variants

Ecovinyl is an eco-friendly option for pressing records without PVC

Regular vinyl records are made with toxic materials not great for the environment. Fortunately, Ecovinyl has found a new solution so we can continue to enjoy vinyl without hurting the. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/30/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Warner Chappell Music collabs with BandLab’s ReverbNation to offer publishing services

Bandlab’s ReverbNation has partnered with Warner Chappell Music (WCM) to offer publishing services to independent artists….

Alana Bonilla on 04/30/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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