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Spotify

Turn Listeners into Lifelong Fans with Spotify Super Listeners

Not all listeners are the same, and a small group can have the biggest impact on your music career. Here’s how to grow your Spotify Super Listeners to increase streams, sell more tickets, and build a loyal fanbase that lasts.

Alana Bonilla on 08/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Soundexchange distributions

SoundExchange distributions topped $242.5M in Q2 2025

SoundExchange distributions topped $241.5 million in digital royalties to creators from April to June 2025. Combined with the $253.2 million distributed in the first quarter of the year, ir annual distributions for the first half of 2025 are $494.7 million.

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DIY indie musician news

Indie Musician News: Bandsintown, Instagram, Email, Playlists

Are you an independent musician looking for some tips and tricks for success? Here are some of last week’s top indie musician news including a Bandsintown YouTube integration, an Instagram. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting Ends Sunday! Our Favorites

SXSW 2026 PanelPicker voting ends this Sunday August 24th. Everyone is eligible to vote whether you are registered yet for SXSW or not. Here’s how to vote and a few of our favorite panels and presentations for your consideration.

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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YouTube Music Updates

YouTube, YouTube Music updates are big wins for Musicians

As part of its 10th Anniversary celebration, YouTube and YouTube Music updates are big wins for musicians and music marketers.

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Youtube Bandsintown

Bandsintown is now YouTube’s exclusive concert source globally

Bandsintown is now YouTube’s exclusive concert source globally, extending its reach to billions of music fans.

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How often should you post on Instagram

How often should you post on Instagram? An analysis of 2M posts

How often should you post on Instagram? The team at social scheduling app Buffer analyzed 2 million posts from more than 100,000 Instagram accounts. The data offers strong indications of what works and what doesn’t work on Instagram.

Bruce Houghton on 08/21/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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best time ever to be in the music bsuiness

‘This is the best time ever to be in the music business’

This is the best time ever to be in the music business, according to Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast. That narrative runs counter. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Exploring the Benefits of Custom CD Printing an Album

Custom CDs help independent artists make money and stand out with professional, memorable merch. This guide breaks down the benefits of custom CD printing, how they boost a brand, connect with fans, and add value to music.

Alana Bonilla on 08/20/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Turn Casual Listeners into Superfans

Most artists focus on superfans, but real growth starts with your casual listeners. Fan engagement expert Dan Goldberg reveals how to turn casual listeners into superfans using strategies the music industry often ignores.

Alana Bonilla on 08/19/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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BandMGT

BandMGT: All-in-One Platform For Gigging Musicians

BandMGT is an all-in-one freemium platform for gigging musicians designed to replace endless juggling of spreadsheets, calendars, shared docs and group chats.

Bruce Houghton on 08/18/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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