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How Bands and Music Venues Can Market Live Shows Like the Pros

Even the best live performances can fall flat if nobody knows they’re happening. Whether you’re a band gearing up for a new release or a venue building your calendar, effective marketing is what turns a good show into a packed house. Learn how bands and music venues can market shows like the pros.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Tired of grinding nonstop just to keep your music career afloat? Learn how to scale your business, grow your fanbase, and protect your creativity with systems, strategy, and sanity with this Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth.

Alana Bonilla on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hypebot named to Best Music Blogs 2025 by Audiohype

Audiohype has named Hypebot to its Best Music Blogs 2025 list in the Music Industry category alongside the likes of Music Business Worldwide.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How EVEN’s Direct-to-Fan Platform Works

EVEN’s artist empowerment platform offers a direct-to-fan tool with daily payouts so artists can develop and monetize fan relationships.

Jeremy Young on 10/03/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp Friday Returns – Waiving Fees to Support Artists​

The last edition of Bandcamp Friday brought in more than $3.5 million for independent artists and labels in just 24 hours.

Jeremy Young on 10/03/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How streaming scams hurt independent musicians

“It’s not just you, music streaming is broken,” says Cameron Gorham who makes music and videos under the moniker Venus Theory. Learn how streaming scams hurt independent musicians and why he argues, “you don’t have to play the game.”

Bruce Houghton on 10/02/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Maximizing Quality & Efficiency in CD Replication vs Duplication

This CD Replication vs Duplication Guide shows how to get top-quality results and keep costs low by choosing the right production method.

Alana Bonilla on 10/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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World college radio day

World College Radio Day 2025 This Friday

College radio is where countless music industry professionals and musicians got their start behind the board, with their first airplay, or performing live. This Friday, this last bastion of live DJs playing and often saying whatever they want is being celebrated worldwide with World College Radio Day 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Musicians Create Momentum by Making Things Happen

Many artists wait for playlist placements and venue bookings to hand them momentum, but it rarely works. Learn how musicians create momentum by taking control and creating their own opportunities. It’s the only strategy that actually moves the needle.

Alana Bonilla on 09/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Funnel Strategy For Musicians: Build a Brand and a Fanbase

Most independent artists lose fans not because of their music but because they lack a clear strategy. This guide shows you how to think like a brand and use the Funnel Strategy For Musicians to turn casual listeners into loyal supporters.

Alana Bonilla on 09/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

TOP MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS LAST WEEK

Catch up on all the top music business news last week including the trends and updates every musician and industry professional needs to know.

Bruce Houghton on 09/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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