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Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera

Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera

Learn the basics of successful gigging with a free touring course for musicians offered by the Berklee College of Music Online and Coursera. Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/04/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Official Spotify Fan Engagement Guide 2025 published

Turn casual listeners into loyal fans with Campaign Kit, the official Spotify fan engagement guide.. From playlist pitching to Discovery Mode, learn how these powerful tools can grow an audience, reactivate past listeners, and deepen the fan relationship.

Alana Bonilla on 02/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Lola Young’s Viral Breakthrough, Strategies of Lasting Fan Engagement

Lola Young’s viral breakthrough hit “Messy” took off months after its release. But was it luck or strategy? Here’s how influencer buzz and smart digital moves turned a moment into lasting success.

Alana Bonilla on 02/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Why songwriters hate Spotify, UMG Spotify deal, Power Players predict, Tony van Veen & More

Episode 234 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

Bruce Houghton on 02/03/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DIY and Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week, our independent musician news, tips and advice covered the hit new Spotify book, successful strategies for touring, 2025 social media trends to look out for, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 02/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé 

Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé Mood Machine: Jay Gilbert interviews

On a special edition of the Your Morning Coffee podcast, co-host Jay Gilbert sits down with author Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé “Mood Machine, the Rise of Spotify and the Costs. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How the Ralph Nader of music marketing promotes music

I call Brian Hazard the Ralph Nader of music marketing because he tests strategies and platforms and then shares what works and what doesn’t.

Alana Bonilla on 01/30/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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MLC Spotify lawsuit dismissed, bundled royalties unchanged

UPDATED: A judge has dismissed the MLC Spotify lawsuit over mechanical royalties paid to songwriters and music publishers on subscription tiers bundled with audiobooks. The MLC and Spotify respond.

Bruce Houghton on 01/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Social Media Trends for Musicians: What to track in 2025

Stay ahead in 2025 with the latest social media trends for musicians to track to improve their online presence and maximize engagement. From AI-driven content creation to the rise of niche platforms, these trends will transform how you connect with fans and promote your music this year.

Alana Bonilla on 01/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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tax relief for musicans

US Legislation offers Tax Relief for Musicians, Performers

Bipartisan legislation has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that offers tax relief for musicians, actors and performers.

Bruce Houghton on 01/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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