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Gen-Z dislikes streaming, discovers music on YouTube and TikTok

Gen-Z dislikes streaming, and the music industry isn’t ready for the shift. Their love for TikTok, YouTube, old hits, and physical media is changing everything… again.

Alana Bonilla on 08/27/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, streaming

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How to add tour dates to a YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC)

Bandsintown for Artists now automatically populates an artist’s concert dates on their YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC). Here’s everything you need to know.

Jeremy Young on 08/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bandsintown, DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify, YouTube

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ROSTR and Bandsintown launch EARLY industry showcases

ROSTR and Bandsintown launch EARLY, a new live showcase series designed to connect emerging artists with industry decision-makers and tastemakers. Applications to interested artists are open now for a debut event in LA this October.

Bruce Houghton on 08/26/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Spotify

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Post-release strategies to maintain momentum for music

You dropped the track, but the real work starts after release day. Learn the key post-release strategies that keep your momentum strong, grow your audience, and turn one song into long-term success.

Alana Bonilla on 08/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Spotify adds DMs, says In-App Messages will ‘Drive Hype’

Spotify adds DMs for Free and Premium users aged 16 years and older in select markets this week on mobile devices. The streamers says in-app Messages will drive hype. Spotify. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/26/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify

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Turn Listeners into Lifelong Fans with Spotify Super Listeners

Not all listeners are the same, and a small group can have the biggest impact on your music career. Here’s how to grow your Spotify Super Listeners to increase streams, sell more tickets, and build a loyal fanbase that lasts.

Alana Bonilla on 08/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, music marketing, musician, musicians, Spotify

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Indie Musician News: Bandsintown, Instagram, Email, Playlists

Are you an independent musician looking for some tips and tricks for success? Here are some of last week’s top indie musician news including a Bandsintown YouTube integration, an Instagram. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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YouTube, YouTube Music updates are big wins for Musicians

As part of its 10th Anniversary celebration, YouTube and YouTube Music updates are big wins for musicians and music marketers.

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, music marketing, musician, musicians, YouTube

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How often should you post on Instagram? An analysis of 2M posts

How often should you post on Instagram? The team at social scheduling app Buffer analyzed 2 million posts from more than 100,000 Instagram accounts. The data offers strong indications of what works and what doesn’t work on Instagram.

Bruce Houghton on 08/21/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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best time ever to be in the music bsuiness

‘This is the best time ever to be in the music business’

This is the best time ever to be in the music business, according to Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast. That narrative runs counter. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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What Is A Ticket Count? Why Do Ticket Counts Matter So Much?

What is a ticket count? Simply put they are a regular report of how tickets are selling for a particular show. The head of ticket count platform RealCount breaks it down and explains why ticket counts matter so much.

Alana Bonilla on 08/20/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: live music, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, ticket counts, ticketing

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