MIDiA Research publishes new data.

Global Recorded Music Revenue Grew to $18.3 Billion USD in the First Half of 2025

New data from MIDiA shows the global music market grew by 5.9% in H1 2025, but a slowing rate of growth from H1 2024.

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Multi-million rights deals could lead to demands for perpetual copyright

Will the explosion in multi-million deals for artist rights and catalogs lead investors to push for perpetual copyrights so that they can make even more money? Op-ed by Glyn Moody. Continue reading

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How Scott Orr grew as an independent artist and launched a record label

In this edition of the Creative Cookbook, Canadian Musician Scott Orr, who was able to grow as an independent musician and launch a record label, shares with other artists how. Continue reading

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10 things to do now to leverage your growth as a musician

As an artist, the way in which you market yourself and your music is much the same way as you would any product or service, in that there are key. Continue reading

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How YouTube Sessions Grow Careers: COLORS, DSCVR, NPR & More

YouTube sessions along with outfits like COLORS x STUDIOS, Vevo DSCVR, and NPR Tiny Desk can have a significant impact on the growth of an artist’s social media following, as. Continue reading

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Artists, Don’t #CoronaAndChill. #CoronaAndBuild Your Music Business

While most music business events have ground to a halt, that doesn’t mean your career development has to as well. Here we explore how artists can take this industry downtown. Continue reading

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Music Of The Heart: How Partnerships With Non-Profits, Advocacy Groups Can Lead To Growth For All

Even when pouring their heart and soul into their creative projects, musicians still have a gift and opportunity to give back to their community. That said, there’s no need to. Continue reading

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How Your Current Fanbase Can Help You Build Your Future Fanbase

The industry adage of 1,000 true fans being enough to sustain your career has definite merit, but there’s no reason to stop there.

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