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Top Music Business News Last Week: Most Read Posts

Top Music Business News Last Week

Top music business news last week included the release of Spotify Wrapped and how musicians can make the most of it, controversial AI firm Suno acquired Songkick, more on per-stream rates, news from Olivia Dean, Lewis Capaldi, Sonica, Tencent Music and more.

Bruce Houghton on 12/06/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Wrapped 2025

How To Leverage Year End Streaming Recaps After They’ve Launched

Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay and YouTube Recap 2025 Are Out. Learn how to leverage year end streaming recaps to enhance your music marketing – even if you didn’t update your profiles in advance.

Bruce Houghton on 12/05/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Facebook Instagram Account Recovery

Meta makes Facebook, Instagram account recovery easier for Musicians & Venues

New centralized Meta Facebook and Instagram support tools, smarter security, and streamlined recovery flows promise less downtime when social media accounts are hacked or locked.

Bruce Houghton on 12/05/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Teens practicing music at home, young musicians with electric guitar and keyboard, cozy indoor setting, creative music session, indoor rehearsal, musical instruments, home music studio, learning music, casual band practice, youthful musicians.

Is Scalability Overrated? Why Artists Should Do Things That Don’t Scale

This OpEd from Carlo Kiksen of The Fanbase Builder suggests that perhaps artists should do things that do not scale.

Jeremy Young on 12/05/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp Friday

Bandcamp Fridays to return in 2026: All dates announced

The popular indie music platform has announced 8 Bandcamp Fridays for 2026. The program, which waives Bandcamp’s revenue share so artists keep 100% of sales, has become one of the most impactful ongoing artist-support initiatives in the industry.

Bruce Houghton on 12/05/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Wrapped 2025

2025 Spotify Wrapped For Musicians and Songwriters: What’s New

Fans worldwide are reliving their 2025 listening journey with the just released Spotify Wrapped. But the streamer also expanded it in ways that benefit artists, songwriters and creators at all stages of their careers. Learn how to make the most of 2025 Spotify Wrapped For Musicians.

Bruce Houghton on 12/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Crowdfunding Your Music Project Is Different in 2025

Crowdfunding has changed a lot. What options are left for artists looking to fund their projects in 2025? Read on.

Jeremy Young on 12/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Writing an Artist Bio

Publicist’s Perspective: What to Avoid When Writing an Artist Bio

Courtesy of our friends at Soundfly, an in-depth look at the traps artists often fall into when putting together a bio or EPK.

Jeremy Young on 12/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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#The100DayProject For Musicians

#The100DayProject For Musicians: Jumpstart your career in 2026

For artists headed into a new year of releases, touring, and audience growth, #The100DayProject for Musicians may be the most effective – and affordable – career and creative accelerator available.

Bruce Houghton on 12/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Most Read Post On Hypebot Last Week

Last week’s top music business news include a big win for Olivia Dean and her fans, a UK plan to help grassroots venues, Bandzoogle updates, a deep dive into Bandsintown and more.

Bruce Houghton on 11/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Secret Key to Promoting Any Vinyl Release

Courtesy of Tony van Veen, some ideas on how to engage with your fans on a deeper level through custom vinyl merch offerings.

Jeremy Young on 11/26/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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