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consumers value live music and local venues

Consumers value live music, local venues, new survey shows

The new Music Fans’ Voice survey looks at the attitudes and preferences of 8100 UK fans and why consumers value live music and local venues.

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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the day that music cares

Friday is ‘The Day That Music Cares’ – How to get involved

This Friday April 25, 2025 is The Recording Academy and Music Cares’ annual ‘The Day That Music Cares’ volunteer day of action. It’s not too late to get involved! “Whether. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AllTrack challenges PROs

5 Tips to Improve Live Vocal Skills

Transform your pre-show routine with strategic exercises and proven techniques to ensure your voice is performance-ready and improve live vocal skills.

Alana Bonilla on 04/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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why its call the music business

There’s a reason why its called the Music BUSINESS

There’s a reason why its called the Music BUSINESS. Everyone assumes that you are releasing good music, but people want to work with you because they can make money. In fact, they need to make money to keep their businesses open and pay their mortgage.

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Top Music Industry Job Sites

Tired of sifting through generic job boards that don’t understand the music industry? These top music industry job sites are your VIP pass to landing the perfect role in music, from indie labels to marketing gigs and more.

Alana Bonilla on 04/22/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify royalty debate

Disc Maker CEO responds to Spotify in ‘1000 Streams’ debate

Tony van Veen, the former CD Baby and current Disc Maker CEO responds to Spotify and their statement explaining the decision to stop paying royalties on tracks with under 1000 plays.

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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music sales

Indie Artist’s Guide to Physical Music Releases

Thinking about pressing vinyl, CDs, or cassettes? Here’s how to know if your music, fanbase, and budget are ready to turn those streams into something fans can actually hold with. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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independent musician news

Independent Musician News: Touring, Merch. Samples & Views

Last week, our tips, strategies and independent musician news covered the cost of touring, how to create band merch, copyright protocol for covers, view counts, Spotify royalties and more…

Alana Bonilla on 04/19/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Use SubmitHub

What musicians need to know about SubmitHub and ads on Meta

Want results on Meta’s Facebook and Instagram without big spending? Brian Hazard breaks down how SubmitHub and ads on Meta might be the current best low-cost promo tool for indie artists.

Alana Bonilla on 04/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Updated Social Media Image Sizes 2025

Tired of blurry headers and awkwardly cropped Reels? This social media image sizes 2025 guide has all the info you need to make sure content always looks sharp, professional, and platform-ready.. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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