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Could the Holiday Season be the Best Time to Release Music?

When is the best time to release new music? For decades, conventional wisdom is that the music industry shuts down between Thanksgiving and the New Year so don’t release anything then. But is that still true?

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6 Ways Bandsintown’s New Marketplace Helps Artists Level Up

Bandsintown for Artists features over 30 integrations and partner tools to help indie artists grow, amplify their visibility, and connect closer to fans.

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Stop Paying for Useless Music Promotion Metrics

Stop wasting money on vanity metrics like views and likes. This article explains how artists can drive real, measurable growth.

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Record Store Day 2026

Hold This Date: Record Store Day 2026 is April 18 in US, UK & AU

All artists, labels, and fans should mark their calendars now: Record Store Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 18, across the U.S., U.K., A.U and other select markets. As always, the annual celebration spotlights independent artists and record stores with exclusive releases, special vinyl pressings, live performances, and in-store events.

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An Inside Look at How Brands Use Consumer Data to Source Aligned Music Talent

Our friends over at Luminate Data have shared their model for matching artists and consumer communities via Likability and Brand Endorsement consumer data. Learn more here.

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China hints US TikTok deal is not done as Creators eye new risks

Statements by a Chinese official point to a delay in the U.S. TikTok deal scheduled to close January 22. Whatever the timeline, new ownership and restrictions pose new risks for musicians, marketers, and all creators who rely on TikTok for discovery and fan engagement.

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Hypebot’s 2026 Music Predictions Roundup: Key Takeaways From Across The Industry

Hypebot’s 2026 music industry predictions series gathered perspectives from across the business. This includes distribution, marketing, law, retail, technology, audio production, and more. Here is a roundup of the predictions including a practical takeaway from each contributor.

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A Guide to Using Apple Music for Artists to Promote Your New Music

A guide for promoting your music through Apple Music for Artists. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re an indie artist.

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Music Industry News Last Week: Most Read Posts

Top New Music Industry News Last Week

Top new music industry news last week includes predictions for 2026 from experts, how musicians will get discovered in 2026, Songcards, the Measure of Music Conference, France honoring EDM and more.

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How Musicians Get Discovered in 2026: Case Study & Downloadable Checklist

Music discovery and how musicians get discovered is no longer about landing one big moment. With listeners encountering new music across streaming playlists, short-form video, social feeds, and peer recommendations, discovery has become a process – not an event. For artists, the challenge isn’t just getting heard once, but building momentum that compounds over time.

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The Most Annoying Christmas Song of All Time? (The Data Has Spoken)

We dive in to America’s ultimate seasonal controversy: Is “All I Want for Christmas Is You” our favorite Christmas song, or our most hated?

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