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Post-release strategies to maintain momentum for music

You dropped the track, but the real work starts after release day. Learn the key post-release strategies that keep your momentum strong, grow your audience, and turn one song into long-term success.

Alana Bonilla on 08/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Spotify adds DMs, says In-App Messages will ‘Drive Hype’

Spotify adds DMs for Free and Premium users aged 16 years and older in select markets this week on mobile devices. The streamers says in-app Messages will drive hype. Spotify. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/26/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Turn Listeners into Lifelong Fans with Spotify Super Listeners

Not all listeners are the same, and a small group can have the biggest impact on your music career. Here’s how to grow your Spotify Super Listeners to increase streams, sell more tickets, and build a loyal fanbase that lasts.

Alana Bonilla on 08/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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SoundExchange distributions topped $242.5M in Q2 2025

SoundExchange distributions topped $241.5 million in digital royalties to creators from April to June 2025. Combined with the $253.2 million distributed in the first quarter of the year, ir annual distributions for the first half of 2025 are $494.7 million.

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Live Music Industry News Roundup: FTC sues Scalpers, NIVA, More

Check out this week’s top live music industry news include a massive ticket resale scandal, a NIVA live Music Summit, an exclusive Bandsintown YouTube partnership and more…

Alana Bonilla on 08/25/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: YouTube, TikTok, AI Music, More

Episode 264 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Live Music Stocks Outperformed Markets Last Week [8.18-22.2025]

The week of August 18–22, 2025, brought mixed results for live music-focused stocks. While most U.S.-listed companies in the sector benefited from the markets’ cautious optimism, Europe’s CTS Eventim was an outlier, declining after a mixed earnings report.

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Indie Musician News: Bandsintown, Instagram, Email, Playlists

Are you an independent musician looking for some tips and tricks for success? Here are some of last week’s top indie musician news including a Bandsintown YouTube integration, an Instagram. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Music Business News Last Week: YouTube, Scalpers, Spotify, More

Check out the most important music business news last week from YouTube’s exclusive partnership with Bandsintown., the FTC suing a concert ticket scalper, artists leaving Spotify, and more.

Alana Bonilla on 08/23/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting Ends Sunday! Our Favorites

SXSW 2026 PanelPicker voting ends this Sunday August 24th. Everyone is eligible to vote whether you are registered yet for SXSW or not. Here’s how to vote and a few of our favorite panels and presentations for your consideration.

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

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