Deerhoof leaves Spotify, but not over royalties

Deerhoof leaves Spotify, but not over royalties: Full Statement

Trailblazing indie band Deerhoof leaves Spotify, pulling all of their music off the streamer. Their music will still be available on Apple Music, Amazon Music and other streaming platforms.

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Musician’s Guide to Cover Art

Cover art is the first thing listeners see – and one of the most common reasons releases get delayed. This musician’s guide to cover art breaks down everything you need to know to design standout visuals that meet streaming platform guidelines and elevate your music.

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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Supremes take Cox copyright case • Deerhoof drops Spotify • Live music boosts UK economy • Insta, Spotify song shares • new Apple CEO • Songscription • More

TUESDAY 7.1.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

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social media as a musician

How To Protect Your Mental Health on Social Media as a Musician

Social media can help grow a music career – but it can just as easily drain your energy, confidence, and creativity. Learn how to protect your mental health on social media as a musician, set boundaries, and use social platforms in a way that supports your artistry instead of sabotaging it.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI, Superfans, Bud + Music = $0.00

Episode 256 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 256 On this week’s edition of the. Continue reading

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Independent Musician News: Community, Cringe, and Getting Paid

Listen up! Last week’s collection of independent musician news and helpful tips includes a guide on converting listeners to fans, cringe becomes a commodity, and more… Independent Musician News

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Casual Listeners into Loyal Fans

How to Turn Casual Listeners into Loyal Fans

What actually turns casual listeners into loyal fans? Ian Campbell breaks down the emotional and strategic steps every artist should know to build a real and monetizable fanbase.

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Musician’s Income Checklist: Get Paid What You Deserve

If you work in music, getting paid often isn’t easy—but it can be. This simple musician’s income checklist helps you ask the right questions so you paids what you deserve.

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Independent Musician News: House shows, Managers, Fans, More

This week, our tips and advice and D.I.Y. and independent musician news last week covered playing house concerts, how to make it in uncertain times, becoming an artist manager, building a smart release strategy, and more…

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Must See at NIVA ’25: Conference Preview

Next week Hypebot will be reporting from Milwaukee at NIVA ’25. the National Independent Venue Association’s important annual gathering of the independent live music community.

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