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Deerhoof leaves Spotify, but not over royalties

Deerhoof leaves Spotify, but not over royalties: Full Statement

Trailblazing indie band Deerhoof leaves Spotify, pulling all of their music off the streamer. Their music will still be available on Apple Music, Amazon Music and other streaming platforms.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Tectonics Startup Competition Opens 2025 Applications

The popular Swimming with Narwhals Music Tectonics Startup Competition has opened applications for 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AI Band Velvet Sundown May Make Real Musicians Want to Quit

All AI band Velvet Sundown has no real members, no social presence, and a fake quote from Billboard, But that has not stopped it from quietly racking up hundreds of thousands of monthly streams. As AI music gets better and more believable, struggling human artists may start wondering if it’s even worth trying.

Alana Bonilla on 07/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Supremes take Cox copyright case • Deerhoof drops Spotify • Live music boosts UK economy • Insta, Spotify song shares • new Apple CEO • Songscription • More

TUESDAY 7.1.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Apple Music adds a Musicians hub

Apple Music adds a Musicians hub, Replay, Apple Radio specials

To mark its 10th anniversary Apple Music adds a musicians hub and new features to mark its 10th anniversary. The creative campus and studio will open this summer in Los Angeles.

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music News Roundup: NIVA, new Maine Ticket Law, Scalpers

This latest live music news roundup includes 2025’s NIVA conference news, a tough new law in Maine, scalper financing and more.

Alana Bonilla on 06/30/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ed Sheeran, Arijit Singh offer a Guide To Global Music Success

After years of growing his fanbase in India, Ed Sheeran’s strategic collaboration with Arijit Singh spotlights the power of Indian fandom and offers a guide to global music success.

Alana Bonilla on 06/30/2025 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI, Superfans, Bud + Music = $0.00

Episode 256 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 256 On this week’s edition of the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Spotify revamps Discover Weekly • Trump claims TikTok buyer • Fake band controversy • Glastonbury • More

MONDAY. 6.30.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Independent Musician News: Community, Cringe, and Getting Paid

Listen up! Last week’s collection of independent musician news and helpful tips includes a guide on converting listeners to fans, cringe becomes a commodity, and more… Independent Musician News

Alana Bonilla on 06/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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