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Real Cost of Artificial Streams for Indie Artists and Labels

Learn the real cost of artificial streams, how they hurt independent musicians and why real growth is the only path to lasting success.

Alana Bonilla on 04/24/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Consumers value live music, local venues, new survey shows

The new Music Fans’ Voice survey looks at the attitudes and preferences of 8100 UK fans and why consumers value live music and local venues.

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Friday is ‘The Day That Music Cares’ – How to get involved

This Friday April 25, 2025 is The Recording Academy and Music Cares’ annual ‘The Day That Music Cares’ volunteer day of action. It’s not too late to get involved! “Whether. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Get Music in TV and Film

Want to get music in TV and film? Symphonic is offering a free guide to help land sync deals, pitch like a pro, and start earning more money from your. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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There’s a reason why its called the Music BUSINESS

There’s a reason why its called the Music BUSINESS. Everyone assumes that you are releasing good music, but people want to work with you because they can make money. In fact, they need to make money to keep their businesses open and pay their mortgage.

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Top Music Industry Job Sites

Tired of sifting through generic job boards that don’t understand the music industry? These top music industry job sites are your VIP pass to landing the perfect role in music, from indie labels to marketing gigs and more.

Alana Bonilla on 04/22/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify royalty debate

Disc Maker CEO responds to Spotify in ‘1000 Streams’ debate

Tony van Veen, the former CD Baby and current Disc Maker CEO responds to Spotify and their statement explaining the decision to stop paying royalties on tracks with under 1000 plays.

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Indie Artist’s Guide to Physical Music Releases

Thinking about pressing vinyl, CDs, or cassettes? Here’s how to know if your music, fanbase, and budget are ready to turn those streams into something fans can actually hold with. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Independent Musician News: Touring, Merch. Samples & Views

Last week, our tips, strategies and independent musician news covered the cost of touring, how to create band merch, copyright protocol for covers, view counts, Spotify royalties and more…

Alana Bonilla on 04/19/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ari Herstand on Spotify royalty debate: ‘Reverse Robin Hood’

Artist advocate and musician Ari Herstand has jumped into the Spotify royalty debate which began on Hypebot earlier this week. “It’s disgraceful and slapped every emerging, independent artist in the face with this backwards policy,” wrote Herstand.

Bruce Houghton on 04/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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