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Bandcamp donates 100% to MusiCares today, unveils Shepard Fairey t-shirt

Friday February 7th, Bandcamp donates 100% to MusiCares, the Grammy backed non-profit providing emergency to artist and industry victims of the LA fires.

Bruce Houghton on 02/07/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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claiming a Spotify for Artists account

Does claiming a Spotify for Artists account need to be this hard?

Claiming a Spotify For Artists account is an essential pillar for every music marketing plan. But does claiming a Spotify For Artists account need to be this hard?

Bruce Houghton on 02/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Still time for Venues, Promoters to take State Of Live Survey

Independent live music is under pressure from increased competition and rising costs. To understand what’s needed help, The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) launched the State of Live survey, a vital economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

Bruce Houghton on 02/06/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Mixing Janelle Monáe and shaping Live Sound: Amanda Davis

Amanda Davis, a top live sound engineer mixing Janelle Monáe, Ella Mai and others, opens up about her career and what it takes to succeed on the road. From balancing high-pressure moments to mentoring future engineers, she shares the real stories behind her journey.

Alana Bonilla on 02/06/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Content Copyright rules

US updates AI-Generated Content Copyright rules

The US Copyright Office just set the record straight on AI-generated content copyright. and the rulings could change everything for creators. From what can and can’t be copyrighted to the future of AI-assisted works, here are five key takeaways.

Alana Bonilla on 02/06/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Stop the TICKET Act

Fix The Tix says TICKET Act would legalize ‘ghost’ tickets

The Fix The Tix Coalition of more than 30 live music industry organizations including NIVA, NITO, the RIAA and Bandsintown is calling for major changes to pending TICKET Act legislation including restrictions on speculative tickets, often referred to as ghost tickets.

Bruce Houghton on 02/05/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Musical AI raises $1.5M for rights management

Musical AI raises $1.5M USD / $2.1M CA for rights management for generative AI. The investment will support its music’s attribution model.

Bruce Houghton on 02/05/2025 in Startups & Funding | Permalink | Comments (1)
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social media for musicians How to write music that goes viral

How to write music that goes viral

Can you write music that goes viral? Should you? Learn five key tips for writing songs that will grab attention and boost chances of success.

Alana Bonilla on 02/05/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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musician income crisis

82% of Musicians Can’t Afford to Tour

Hitting the road used to be a rite of passage for artists and how most earned a living. But now the majority of musicians can’t afford to tour. With rising costs and fewer paying venues, only the biggest names are making money while everyone else is struggling or staying home.

Alana Bonilla on 02/04/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Spotify earnings report

Spotify Q4 hits records, will ‘double down on music’ in 2025

Spotify Q4 2024 earnings were announced Tuesday, ending its first year of profitability strong across most key metrics. During the earnings call, CEO Daniel Ek promised to “double down on music” after years of expansion in other audio and video categories and to accelerate new product releases.

Bruce Houghton on 02/04/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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