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The music industry’s weakest link: Getting artists from A to B

The music industry is so focused on getting artists from point B to C that they are skipping the step of getting artists from A to B. Without an effort to build a solid foundation, the next generation of musicians may never make it past this critical starting point, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA.

Alana Bonilla on 04/01/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)
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How Hit Songs have changed [Bobby Owsinski]

Bobby Owsinski explores how hit songs have changed in the past five years, with surprising changes in songwriting, production, and track longevity.

Alana Bonilla on 04/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music News Roundup: Cancellations, Stocks slide + IPO, UK battles scalpers & More

Our roundup of important live music news includes key updates on FKA twigs cancels dates, StubHub’s IPO, live music stocks, UK’s ticket resale ban, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 03/31/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Listen to SXSW Panels: 10 Top 2025 Picks

Missed SXSW 2025 or want to relive the highlights? You can listen to SXSW panels and insightful sessions featuring industry leaders, from music marketing innovations to artist-driven tech, all available to listen to now.

Alana Bonilla on 03/31/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Neoperreo, Deconstruction & The Future of Latin Urban Music Beyond Reggaeton

The future of Latin urban music is evolving at breakneck speed, blending underground innovation with mainstream appeal. From the raw, rebellious edge of Neoperreo to the futuristic twists of deconstructed reggaeton and hyperpop, new waves of sounds are redefining the genre.

Alana Bonilla on 03/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Stocks Last Week: 3.24-28.25

Last week 3.24 – 28.2025, live music stocks experienced varied performance while broader markets faced significant challenges influenced by inflation concerns and trade tensions.​

Bruce Houghton on 03/31/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Music subscriptions • Are artists better off? • inside SoundCloud stats • More

Episode 242 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE: Episode 242 Listen on your favorite. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week

It was a busy week by any definition and music business news last week was no exception with MIDiA reporting on music subscribers, a look at My Seats, Crokomoko testing. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/29/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music revenue growth is slowing as subscribers increase

It’s not really the headline most musicians or label heads want to read: music revenue growth is slowing even as subscribers are increasing. To put it another way, more people are paying to listen to music, but on average they are paying less and less for it.

Alana Bonilla on 03/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Side Door removes 10% booking commissions

Alternative venue and house concert booking platform Side Door has eliminated its 10% booking commissions and ticketing fees to artists and hosts.

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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