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Four platforms where Algorithms don’t come between Musicians and Fans

Tired of building an audience on social media only to have 2% of your followers ever see a post? Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert explore four music platforms that don’t play the algorithm game…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/12/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Maximizing your website for Music Sync Licensing

Learn how to make your website more attractive for sync licensing opportunities, boosting your music’s exposure and income…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/12/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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French and Francophone Music’s Global Impact

From indie-folk to electronic dance, France is becoming a strong source of music exports on today’s global stage.

Alana Bonilla on 06/12/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A2IM Libera Independent Music Award winners 2024 [Full List]

A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) crowned the 2024 Libera Award winners at Gotham Hall in New York City on Monday. Here is the full list of winners

Bruce Houghton on 06/11/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indie music pioneer Molly Neuman is CD Baby’s new President

Downtown Music has named Molly Neuman as President of its d.i.y. music distribution division, CD Baby, as part of a greater reorganization…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/11/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Deluxe Albums: What They Are and How to Release Them

Learn how Deluxe Albums can amplify a music career and increase revenue plus some valuable tips for a successful release. by Chris Huff from the Disc Makers Blog If you’re. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/11/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Elevate your Music Marketing Emails: Secrets of Better Subject Lines

Become a pro at email marketing with this comprehensive guide! Who knew changing your subject lines could get you more streams…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/11/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TuneCore payouts to Artists pass $4 Billion

D.I.Y. digital music distributor TuneCore announced that artists have earned more than $4 billion since its founding in 2006……

Bruce Houghton on 06/10/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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What is Tracklib? A look inside the pioneering music sample service

FACT: 20% of songs on Billboard 100 contain samples. But where do they come from and how can they be used legally? Andreas Ahlenius from Tracklib joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/07/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bands who split royalties are more successful, ‘Loyalties vs Royalties’ study found

This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post revisits a Stanford Law School study that found that bands that split royalty income evenly were more successful in the long run…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/07/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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OpenPlay: Revolutionizing Music Management for Small Independent Labels

This A2IM Indie Spotlight shines on OpenPlay and their efforts to revolutionize music asset management with new pricing tiers and collaborations designed to make hgh quality catalog services accessible to. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/07/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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