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Audiomack 50 million monthly active users

Audiomack hits 50M monthly active users, adds Artist Pro toolkit

Audiomack now has 50 million monthly active users fueled by 31% year over year growth. Learn how their human-powered curation and Audiomack Pro tools for artists are reshaping independent music discovery and marketing.

Bruce Houghton on 01/21/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Organizations unite to transform Access to Music Education

Leading music organizations and foundations have formed the Music Impact Coalition (MIC) to ensure equitable access to music education for all students. The program launched with a $2 million pilot program in Ohio and North Carolina.

Bruce Houghton on 01/21/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Could the Holiday Season be the Best Time to Release Music?

When is the best time to release new music? For decades, conventional wisdom is that the music industry shuts down between Thanksgiving and the New Year so don’t release anything then. But is that still true?

Bruce Houghton on 01/20/2026 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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🔥 How Artists Can Turn a Good Live Performance Into an Unforgettable One

You’ve been playing local shows, performing on stage more often, tightening your rehearsals. Now it’s time to really focus on creating something memorable. Let’s talk about it!

Jeremy Young on 01/19/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Apple Launches Apple Creator Studio: New Creative Powerhouse for Musicians and Producers

Apple has announced the launch of Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle designed to unify its most powerful creative tools under one roof. For musicians, songwriters and producers, this marks a significant shift in how Apple’s professional ecosystem can be accessed and utilized.

Bruce Houghton on 01/15/2026 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Best Music Industry Newsletters to Subscribe to in 2026

Here are our top newsletters to keep up with for fast-paced trends, innovative tech advancements, and everything else you need to succeed in music.

Jeremy Young on 01/15/2026 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Fans Can Support Musicians For Free

Most fans know that its not easy being a musician and want to help. But beyond the usual ways including buying tickets and merchandise, how can fans support musicians for free?

Bruce Houghton on 01/14/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Get Your Song to 1,000 Streams [Marketing Plan]

Artists, here’s a breakdown of exactly how to spend your time and budget to make the biggest impact, and get your track to 1k streams.

Jeremy Young on 01/13/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What the Heck Is “Gig-Tripping?”

Live music is becoming reason enough to justify national and international travel for many music fans. What does this mean for the musicians and pros that power the live entertainment industry?

Jeremy Young on 01/07/2026 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Record Store Day 2026

Hold This Date: Record Store Day 2026 is April 18 in US, UK & AU

All artists, labels, and fans should mark their calendars now: Record Store Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 18, across the U.S., U.K., A.U and other select markets. As always, the annual celebration spotlights independent artists and record stores with exclusive releases, special vinyl pressings, live performances, and in-store events.

Bruce Houghton on 01/07/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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9 Upcoming Conferences for the Independent Music Professional

Whether you’re an artist or you work in independent music, you need to be at these nine conferences coming up. Take a look.

Jeremy Young on 01/02/2026 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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