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QUICK HITS: BMG, UMG form alliance • Moises adds AI Voice Studio • Dice enters Canada • Patreon acquires Moment • Tixr CEO honored

BMG and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced an alliance to explore a range of collaborative initiatives to expand opportunities for BMG-signed artists globally. The first project under this alliance will be. Continue reading

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Every member of Bandcamp United Union bargaining team was laid off

As news hit that about 60 of Bandcamp’s 118 employees had been laid off, one group was particularly affected – members of the Bandcamp United Union. All of the union’s. Continue reading

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Music Health Alliance offers FREE assistance during Open Enrollment & Medicare Assistance to Music Community

The Music Health Alliance (MHA) is offering free appointments for individuals, groups, and seniors across the country to ensure they get the healthcare coverage they need during this year’s open enrollment. Continue reading

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A2IM indie pitch competition

Submissions now open for A2IM independent music Libera Awards 2024

A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Libera Awards, the premier awards for independent music in the United States. Launched in 2012, this year’s. Continue reading

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Superproducer Rick Rubin says, ‘I know nothing about music’

I chose this week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post because I’ve finally gotten around to reading superproducer Rick Rubin’s wonderful book “The Creative Act: A Way Of Being.” As part of. Continue reading

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How Autumn Maria Reed uses music to fight gun violence

In a country that is ridden with gun violence, one Berklee Online graduate uses the power of music as her weapon to fight the issue. by Talia Smith-Muller from Berklee. Continue reading

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How to protect your online accounts as an Independent Musician

Hackers are coming up with new diabolical scams every day, so it’s important to know how to keep all your personal information secure and safe. Here are some basic cyber. Continue reading

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music biz weekly podcast take your band to the next level

Everyone has ideas, but do you have a plan to make them a reality?

Everyone has ideas. Ideas are a dime a dozen, but they are nothing more than dreams unless you have a strategy to execute them. Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss. Continue reading

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battle over concert ticket Maine law

4 recent tours graded on how they handled ticketing

From Taylor’s Era Tour to The Cure’s Shows of a Lost World Tour, find out which recent tours received the best and worst scores for ticketing satisfaction and the lessons. Continue reading

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Spotify royalties top $60B

No, you can’t make $1200 monthly playing a song on repeat, says Spotify CEO

A new analysis by JP Morgan showed that an artist could earn $1,200 a month in royalties if they upload a 30-second or longer track and then play it on. Continue reading

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