Indie Music

TIDAL Rising: A platform for emerging music talent

Find out how TIDAL Rising is transforming careers by spotlighting independent artists and helping them reach new heights.

Alana Bonilla on 07/02/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (5)

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Music2Deal Unveils ‘Music People Map’ for Enhanced Industry Networking

Discover Music2Deal’s groundbreaking ‘Music People Map’ that promises to change the game for networking in the music industry. Explore how this innovative tool can connect you with key players and open doors to new opportunities.

Alana Bonilla on 07/02/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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beatBread makes it easier for Musicians to compare funding sources, negotiate better terms

Music funding platform beatBread has launched the beatBread Funding Network along with deal comparison tools to offer more choices for artists and labels seeking funding.

Bruce Houghton on 06/28/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Are we taking Music Industry Monopolies seriously enough?

With the DoJ’s antitrust action against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday resurfaces a post by Will Meyer from the now-defunct non-profit Cash Music that dives into. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/28/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Queer Country rises as new LGBTQ+ musicians set the scene

What was once a deeply conservative genre is now gradually beginning to embrace the queer community, thanks to a new generation of LGBTQ+ musicians flying the flag for change.

Alana Bonilla on 06/27/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Underoath is fighting scalpers by making resale tickets worthless

Underoath is taking on ticket scalpers by attacking them where it hurts the most—their wallets. Like some other artists, The band monitors ticket sales and educates fans, but then they. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/26/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Bandcamp expands PRO with Private Streaming

Bandcamp Pro subscribers can now create and name links for private streaming of albums and tracks. Sharing private albums and tracks can be used to:

Bruce Houghton on 06/26/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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SXSW opens Showcase and Panel applications for 2025

Registration for SXSW 2025 does not open until August 6th, but the gathering’s community Panel Picker and Music Showcase applications are open now.

Bruce Houghton on 06/26/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Live Music grosses break records, but many shows are struggling [Pollstar Mid-Year Report]

Live music trade Pollstar’s annual Mid-Year 2024 Report shows a sector with its highest total grosses ever while showing real signs of a slowdown.

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

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10 Music Organizations Advocating for Social Justice

These leading music organizations are spearheading social justice and creating positive change. Learn how they use music to promote diversity and support marginalized communities.

Alana Bonilla on 06/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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