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Most Musicians Can’t Afford To Tour Anymore

With more artists cutting back or cancelling tours due to rising costs, increased competition and visa problems, this week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday revists a post from earlier this year about a survey that showed that most musicians can’t afford to tour anymore.

Bruce Houghton on 04/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Are View Counts Real on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook?

View counts dominate every social platform – but are view counts real on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram , Facebook and more? Bobby Owsinski explores the truth about views and how misleading metrics are fooling creators, advertisers, and audiences alike.

Alana Bonilla on 04/18/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Responds: Did the 1000 Stream Rule cost Artists $47M?

Spotify’s 1000 stream rule has stripped artists of $47 million in royalties, according to Disc Makers CEO Tony van Veen. After Hypebot published this article a Spotify spokesperson reached out to rebut some of the data.

Alana Bonilla on 04/17/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (3)
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How To Use SubmitHub

What musicians need to know about SubmitHub and ads on Meta

Want results on Meta’s Facebook and Instagram without big spending? Brian Hazard breaks down how SubmitHub and ads on Meta might be the current best low-cost promo tool for indie artists.

Alana Bonilla on 04/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Guide to Music Publishing for Independent Labels

Music publishing is a crucial part of running a successful indie label, and missing it means leaving money on the table. This guide to music publishing breaks down the essentials to support your artists, collect every royalty owed, and grow the smart way.

Alana Bonilla on 04/17/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Find Copyright Owners For Covers and Samples

Want to use a someone else’s audio legally but don’t know who owns it? This expert guide shows you how to find copyright holders fast – and get the permissions you need without the legal headaches.

Alana Bonilla on 04/16/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Trump is destroying Music Education

How Trump is reshaping Music Education

President’s Trumps’ gutting of the Kennedy Center may get headlines, but his broader war on DEI and the Department of Education could have far deeper long term consequences. Learn how. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/15/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Everything You Need to Know About Creating Band Merch

Learn how selling band merch can grow a brand, deepen fan loyalty, and create a steady stream of income that can make performing live profitable.

Alana Bonilla on 04/14/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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DIY and Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week, our tips, advice and independent musician news covered the struggles of earning a living as a musician, how to upgrade your TikTok profile, promote music on Threads, and more..

Alana Bonilla on 04/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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He tours the world but can’t make a living as a musician

The vocalist for international touring metal band Thy Art Is Murder is leaving the band because he can’t making a living as a musician.

Bruce Houghton on 04/11/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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