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Music Discovery For Artists: How To Actively Engineer Momentum in 2026

As a new Bains study showed, music discovery for artists is more fragmented than ever. But artists are not powerless. While there is no longer a single breakout path, the same forces making discovery harder also reward artists who are intentional, consistent, and data-driven.

Bruce Houghton on 12/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Top Music Business News Last Week

Top music business news last week includes a Facebook test and shifts in music discovery that are upending music marketing, the release of Bandsintown’s year end High Notes, 2026 predictions and much more.

Bruce Houghton on 12/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Facebook Redesign: What Musicians and Creators Should Know

A new Facebook redesign just rolled out. For musicians, creators and marketers, there are major updates to how content is created, discovered, and shared.

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

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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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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 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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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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Latest Music Business News & Live Music Industry Updates

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 12/03/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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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: 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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Why Every Musician Should Use Bandsintown: Top Reasons It’s Become an Essential Touring Tool

In today’s competitive touring market, musicians need more than great songs and a van to succeed. They need smart tools that help them reach fans, sell more tickets, and make better touring decisions. Learn why every musician should use Bandsintown and how the leading live-music discovery platform has become an essential free hub for artists at every level.

Bruce Houghton on 11/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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