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How Much Music Fits on Vinyl Records and Why It Matters

How much music fits on vinyl records without losing sound quality? Find out why many artists choose double LPs and what mastering tricks make your vinyl sound its best.

Alana Bonilla on 05/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Free Music Business & Live Music News on Hypebot

The media that covers live music, music business news, music marketing and music tech is increasingly behind a paywall. But Hypebot provides 100% free music business news and always will.

Bruce Houghton on 05/28/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Québec is fighting Spotify to protect Local Music and Culture

The Canadian province of Québec is fighting Spotify to ensure that local French-language music is not overlooked. Bill 109 could change how streaming services support local artists everywhere. Québec is. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation is devouring live music $1B investment

Live Nation is devouring live music, says Wall Street Journal

Live Nation is devouring live music and the live music industry, according to the Wall Street Journal. The company’s “flywheel” approach fueled its rise and could lead to its breakup as the Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit continues.

Bruce Houghton on 05/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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What does ‘I’ll take your band to the next level’ mean?

We’ve all heard the pitch: “I’ll take your band to the next level.” What does that even mean? Should you be concerned if someone says that to you?

Bruce Houghton on 05/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Important Global Music Conferences, Events and Awards 2025

Planning the rest of your 2025 schedule? Here’s The Orchard’s ultimate guide to the most important global music conferences, events and awards happening later this year.

Alana Bonilla on 05/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music News Roundup: Touring Costs, Ticket Resale & More

This latest live music news roundup includes musicians touring less, a revealing NITO resale study, the UK’s solution to struggling indie music venues, and much more…

Alana Bonilla on 05/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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New CRB Streaming Royalty Rates are a Big Win for Artists

Artists just scored a major win with proposed new CRB streaming royalty rates. These overdue increases and other changes supported by SoundExchange may mark a turning point in how creators are valued in the digital economy.

Alana Bonilla on 05/27/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Ticketing, Live Nation & Touring

Episode 251 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

Bruce Houghton on 05/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week: Spotify, Mental Health, More

A busy week by any definition, and music business news last week was no exception, with Spotify stock sales, a ticket resale survey, radio stats, quantum computing meets music and more.

Alana Bonilla on 05/24/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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