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Spotify Q3 earnings user growth

There are artists making big money on Spotify

From too-low payouts to investments in AI warfare, artists have a lot to think about when it comes to the music streaming platform created by Daniel Ek. But it’s also true there are artists who make big money on Spotify.

Bruce Houghton on 10/20/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What does it take to be a great Artist Manager? Ardie Farhadieh shares answers…

What makes a great artist manager? Being a manager now is very different than it was a decade ago. Social media has replaced music media for audience building and the artist to fan connection is more important than what label you’re signed to. Ardie Farhadieh had ridden these waves successfully and now teaches it at Berklee Online.

Bruce Houghton on 10/16/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Get More Paid Gigs: 5 Takeaways From GigSalad

How to Book More Paid Gigs: 5 Takeaways From GigSalad’s Folk Alliance Webinar

Here’s what we learned from GigSalad’s recent webinar on how artists can use their platform to book more paid gigs.

Jeremy Young on 10/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ultimate Music Release Guide

Dropping new music without a strategy is one of the easiest ways to waste your momentum. This all-in-one music release guide walks you through the exact steps top artists use to plan, promote, and profit from every release.

Alana Bonilla on 10/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News last week included a Musician’s Guide to Spotify Wrapped, two pieces on live show marketing, the Supreme Court saying no to Live Nation and more.

Bruce Houghton on 10/11/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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EARLY Showcase Rostr Bandsintown

Artists announced for ROSTR & Bandsintown EARLY showcase

ROSTR x Bandsintown’s new live showcase EARLY debuts on October 16, 2025 in Los Angeles.

Jeremy Young on 10/07/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Tired of grinding nonstop just to keep your music career afloat? Learn how to scale your business, grow your fanbase, and protect your creativity with systems, strategy, and sanity with this Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth.

Alana Bonilla on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How EVEN’s Direct-to-Fan Platform Works

EVEN’s artist empowerment platform offers a direct-to-fan tool with daily payouts so artists can develop and monetize fan relationships.

Jeremy Young on 10/03/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Maximizing Quality & Efficiency in CD Replication vs Duplication

This CD Replication vs Duplication Guide shows how to get top-quality results and keep costs low by choosing the right production method.

Alana Bonilla on 10/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Facebook Marketing for Musicians: New tools to grow a fanbase

Facebook has added tools that can bring musicians and creators and their fans together. Discover how to use Facebook marketing for musicians to grow a fanbase, boost engagement, and build a loyal superfan community. Learn practical strategies like fan challenges, custom badges and more.

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Free Healthcare For Musicians and Industry Professionals

Affordable healthcare has always been a problem for musicians and music industry professionals. Recent cuts to federal subsidies will only exacerbate the problem. This is happening at a time when premiums and other costs are on the rise. While not the same as full health insurance, some programs are expanding. They aim to offer access to free healthcare for musicians and music industry professionals.

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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