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Relearning Why We Buy Music

We need to relearn why we buy music. We’ll spend hundreds of dollars going to a concert, but balk at a few dollars to own our favorite song or album.Streaming made music accessible, but it’s also made us forget that it has value. If we don’t relearn how to buy music, we risk losing the culture we claim to love.

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Live Music Industry News: Reliant, Dynamic & Folk Alliance

In the latest live music industry news, Reliant Talent Agency has hired veteran talent agent, Scott Simpson, as Head of Talent. Established as a live music touring agency, Simpson will lead Reliant’s efforts in Talent, Comedy and Unscripted Television.

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The Power Of Nutrition, Yoga and Meditation For Musicians

Learn how Berklee Online’s Jennifer Caraluzzi teaches the power of nutrition, yoga and meditation for musicians who want to stay healthy and perform at their best.

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Why It’s So Hard for Independent Artists to Break Through 

No one cares about you until you are already successful, For independent artists, that reality can be brutal. Anna Stephens of Decent Music PR looks at why breaking through is so hard and how artists can take back control.

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How to Market an Independent Musician: A Step By Step Guide

Elevate your music career with clear, cost-effective strategies to market an independent musician, build their brand and reach the right audience. 

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Viral Isn’t Valuable: Why Artists Struggle with Algorithms

More and more artists are making music for algorithms, not for art. Learn why artists struggle with algorithms, how the race for attention is reshaping music, and what we stand to lose.

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Live Music Industry News Roundup

This week’s live music business news includes Live Nation’s earnings report and forecast, what fans find frustrating at festivals, the TICKET Act passing the House, and more…

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Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week, our tips, advice and independent musician news covered advice from a Spotify exec, how to release physical music, fingerprinting (who knew?), mental health, accounting terms for musicians, and more…

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Music Business News Last Week: Live Nation, Tariffs, Spotify

A busy week by any definition, the music business news last week was no exception, with a forecast from Live Nation, tariffs affecting fans, advice from a Spotify exec and more…

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Spotify Exec: Ignore per-stream rates and focus on engagement

Much of the debate over whether or not Spotify is paying artists and songwriters fairly centers on estimated per stream rates. But according to Spotify executive Sam Duboff, it’s time to ignore per-stream rates which he calls “one of the most misleading metrics in music.”

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