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DistroKid adds ‘Direct’ Merch Sales

Indie D.I.Y. music distributor DistroKid has launched Direct – a new platform that brings direct-to-fan commerce to smaller independent artists. Designed to go beyond traditional distribution, Direct enables artists to create and run on-demand merch stores from within the DistroKid ecosystem.

Bruce Houghton on 10/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Vibrant live music performance featuring a female singer with short pink hair, wearing a "BILLA BONG" tank top, accompanied by a drummer and guitarist in a brick-walled venue under colorful stage lights.

How to Use Small Shows to Create Big Content

How early artists can make every show count for twice the amount.

Jeremy Young on 10/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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All of Spotify is Out Of Office for its annual Wellness Week

Spotify is in the midst of its annual company-wide Wellness Week October 25 to November 1, 2025. During this time, Spotify employees worldwide are encouraged to take a paid break to focus on their mental health and well-being.

Bruce Houghton on 10/29/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify

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Turning Tables: What Musicians & Venue Staff Can Learn from the Art of Service

Learn how Bruce C. Bryan’s new book Turning Tables connects the lessons of great service with success in live music. From teamwork to timing, find out how the restaurant floor and the concert stage have more in common than you think.

Bruce Houghton on 10/28/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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How To Cut Through The Noise and Find Fans on Social Media

Based on work at BBC Radio and the successes of rising artists, music marketer Ed Watson offers four non-negotiables artists need think about when building their social media campaign. Learn how cut through the noise and find fans on social media.

Bruce Houghton on 10/28/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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‘Load-In’ – Excerpt From Damon Krukowski’s ‘Why Sound Matters’

Damon Krukowski’s new book Why Sound Matters is out now via Yale University Press. The book begins with this extended passage, shared originally on his Substack, Dada Drummer Almanach.

Jeremy Young on 10/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Talking AI, Ticketmaster and More

Episode 273 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 10/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Music Business News Last Week

Music business news last week included changes in how Ticketmaster handles ticket resale, proof of Bandintown’s massive reach, Musician’s guides to Instagram, Sora 2 and image sizes, MMF-US LA Summit, and more.

Bruce Houghton on 10/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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What Musicians Earn from Ticket Sales: The Economics of Touring

It’s no secret that touring artists and live music venues are struggling to turn a profit. With a variety of solutions are being debated, it’s important to understand the economics of touring.

Bruce Houghton on 10/24/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: live music, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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MUSIC BUSINES NEWS & LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY UPDATES

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 10/24/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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MMF-US LA Summit 2025: A Must-Attend Event for Artists, Managers and Music Professionals

The Music Managers Forum-US (MMF-US) LA Summit is back, bringing together artist managers, self-managed artists, and music industry professionals for a day of keynotes, panels, presentations, and networking. If you’re looking to connect with leaders shaping the future of music, this event is not to be missed.

Bruce Houghton on 10/23/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

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