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Learn Why Fans Buy Merch So You Can Sell More Than Just Music

Making money performing live is harder than ever. For may musicians selling merch and music can mean the difference between profit and loss. Learn why fans by merch so you can sell more than just music.

Bruce Houghton on 12/11/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Dloyd Elze connecting fans with merch

For Fans, Band Merch Offers a Connection Deeper Than Commerce

A discussion with emerging artists, Deloyd Elze and mer marcum, on how merch connects bands and fans on a deeper level, courtesy of our friends at Softside.

Jeremy Young on 10/15/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The importance of Merch Sales in today’s music economy

For this week’s Flashback Friday, we turn to the brilliant James Shotwell for a post on the importance of merchandise sales in today’s music economy that is just as relevant. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2023 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Laufey artist merchandise, including sweatshirt, T-shirt, and tote bag, featuring stylish designs and logo, perfect for fans of Laufey music and fashion, showcased on a black background.

Spotify For Artists adds guide to merch sales, direct-to-fan commerce

Spotify For Artists has added a landing page that brings together its many direct-to-fan sales tools and resources. “Sell merch on Spotify and build your fandom,” reads the site. “Build. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/15/2022 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Touring Isn’t Just About Ticket & Merch Sales

Guest post by Brian Thompson of Thorny Bleeder. Touring isn't just about ticket and merch sales. It ignites conversations. It gives people a reason to talk about you. It sparks. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/13/2012 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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