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How Global Music Markets Use AI Differently

As AI reshapes the creative industries, a surprising shift is emerging that may give non-Western markets an edge. Learn how global music markets use AI differently and why it matters.

Alana Bonilla on 08/21/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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

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Artists are leaving Spotify (again). Here’s what’s different now

A growing number of indie artists are leaving Spotify, due to CEO Daniel Ek’s AI military investments and deeper frustrations with streaming. Their quiet exits hint at a shift in artist priorities that could disrupt the digital music.

Alana Bonilla on 08/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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

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The Unexpected Trance Music Resurgence

A trance music resurgence is happening thanks to artists like FKA twigs. The Weeknd and Oklou. By weaving its signature elements into pop, R&B, and beyond, today’s stars are transforming the genre.

Alana Bonilla on 08/18/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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

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How To Get Started with Spotify for Artists

Learn how to get started with Spotify for Artists. Learn to manage music and grow a fanbase, get verified, pitch songs, and track success all in one place.

Alana Bonilla on 08/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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

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What Top Artists Earned On Spotify Last Year

Between multiple middlemen and unknowable contract details, projecting what any artist “earned” on Spotify is a a tricky business. But that does make it any less interesting. Here Bobby Owsinski takes data from ChartMasters and RouteNote for an educated guess at what the 10 top earned on Spotify last year.

Alana Bonilla on 08/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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

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How can a major artist not know how streaming payments flow?

How does a major international recording artist have so little understanding of how streaming payments flow?

Bruce Houghton on 08/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, music streaming payments, musician, musicians, Spotify, YouTube

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How to Use Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes to Market Music

Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes let you share the music you’re playing, updating automatically as songs change. It’s a low-effort way for artists to promote new music, shout out collaborators, and stay top of mind without posting full content.

Alana Bonilla on 08/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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

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Spotify Singles: A legacy format adapted for the streaming age

Spotify Singles has become one of streaming’s most successful franchises, amassing over 10 billion streams. Explore how this digital revival of the classic B-side has attracted global artists, viral covers, and massive fan engagement across genres and territories.

Alana Bonilla on 08/12/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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

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What is a Smart Music Release Strategy in 2025?

Releasing music without a plan in 2025 is a fast track to getting buried in the noise. Learn how to build a smart, step-by-step music release strategy that gets music heard and keeps momentum going long after release day.

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

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

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Choosing the Right Music Release Format: Single, EP or Album?

Releasing music in the streaming era takes more than just great songs. Find out how singles, EPs, and albums each play a unique role in growing your audience, building momentum, and defining your sound. What is the right music release format for you?

Alana Bonilla on 08/07/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, indie music, music, music industry, music release, musician, musicians

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Artist, Songwriter, Producer… or AI Music Designer?

After decades of investing in human talent, does the music industry really want to replace talented songwriters, artists and producers with an AI music designer to save money and speed up production? UMG seems to be saying yes, writes Bobby Owsinski.

Alana Bonilla on 08/07/2025 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AI music, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, UMG

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