Booking live shows matter more than ever

Why booking live shows matter more than ever!

Booking live shows matter more than ever before. Social media may spark attention, but it’s live shows that build real and lasting fans. Learn why performing gigs in the right rooms is still the most powerful move an indie artist can make.

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How To Get Started with Spotify for Artists

Learn how to get started with Spotify for Artists. Learn to manage music and grow a fanbase, get verified, pitch songs, and track success all in one place.

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Importance of Therapy for Musicians and Music Industry Pros

Therapy for musicians and music industry professionals isn’t just for when things fall apart. It’s becoming a vital part of staying creative, balanced, and resilient. From breaking toxic hustle culture. Continue reading

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Tax Pro explains The HITS Act: How To Deduct Recording Costs

The new HITS Act allows musicians to deduct 100% of recording expenses in the year they incur them, offering significant tax savings. A tax professional explains The HITS Act and how to deduct Recording Costs

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How can a major artist not know how streaming payments flow?

How does a major international recording artist have so little understanding of how streaming payments flow?

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Hidden Risks of Switching Music Distributors

Most artists don’t realize the risks of switching music distributors. It is easy to lose streams, playlist placements, and years of algorithmic momentum. That’s unless you know exactly what to watch for and how to make the switch the right way.

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How to Use Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes to Market Music

Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes let you share the music you’re playing, updating automatically as songs change. It’s a low-effort way for artists to promote new music, shout out collaborators, and stay top of mind without posting full content.

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SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting Is Open: Two Hypebot Favorites

SXSW 2026 PanelPicker voting is officially open through August 24 and everyone is eligible to vote. Included in the proposals are two Hypebot favorites.

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Guitar Center Rig Advisor brings AI to in-store shopping

AI created songs flooding music streamers create unfair competition. But from mixing and mastering and critics to advisors, AI is also reshaping the lives of musicians in positive ways. In that vein, Guitar Center has launched Rig Advisor, which brings an AI-powered shopping assistant directly onto the store floor.

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Independent Musician News: Apple Music Album Motion, Music Meets Data, Super Listeners, More…

Calling musicians everywhere to check out this week’s Independent Musician News with the top guides and tips to finding success in such a competitive industry… Independent Musician News

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What is a Smart Music Release Strategy in 2025?

Releasing music without a plan in 2025 is a fast track to getting buried in the noise. Learn how to build a smart, step-by-step music release strategy that gets music heard and keeps momentum going long after release day.

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