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TikTok ownership change and censorship concerns

TikTok Ownership Change Has Creators Worried About The Future

TikTok has become the stage where musicians, creators, influencers and activists could break through overnight. A great hook or a clever video could reach millions in hours. But now, with a TikTok ownership change looming, that sense of limitless opportunity is being replaced by uncertainty.

Bruce Houghton on 09/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pluggnb is music’s fastest-growing genre

How Musicians Create Momentum by Making Things Happen

Many artists wait for playlist placements and venue bookings to hand them momentum, but it rarely works. Learn how musicians create momentum by taking control and creating their own opportunities. It’s the only strategy that actually moves the needle.

Alana Bonilla on 09/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify deletes 75M tracks • TikTok

New Episode 269 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE: Episode 269 On this week’s. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/29/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Wild Honey Pie’s Blueprint for Intimate Live Music That Connects

Eric Weiner, founder of The Wild Honey Pie shares how intimate live music connects artists and fans. From the role of nontraditional venues to sustainability and why smaller shows may be the future of live music.

Alana Bonilla on 09/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Tectonics Startup Contests

Music Tectonics Music Tech Startup Finalists 2025 Named

Ten music tech startups pitched at Music Tectonics online pre-conference last week. The jury selected four Music Tectonics Music Tech Startup finalists for 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 09/24/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Reunion Tour’s Effect on Music Streaming

Reunion tours hit summer 2025 hard, with touring acts like Oasis and Black Sabbath fuelling a streaming boom of their back catalog.

Jeremy Young on 09/24/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Funnel Strategy For Musicians: Build a Brand and a Fanbase

Most independent artists lose fans not because of their music but because they lack a clear strategy. This guide shows you how to think like a brand and use the Funnel Strategy For Musicians to turn casual listeners into loyal supporters.

Alana Bonilla on 09/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

TOP MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS LAST WEEK

Catch up on all the top music business news last week including the trends and updates every musician and industry professional needs to know.

Bruce Houghton on 09/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Benefits of Short Run CD Duplication for Independent Artists

Even in today’s digital music scene, physical CDs still play an important role for indie artists. Short run CD duplication provides an affordable and flexible way to produce and sell. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 09/11/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Tricky Stewart to keynote AIMP–MMF-US Atlanta Summit

Dr. Christopher “Tricky” Stewart will deliver the Songwriter Keynote at the annual AIMP–MMF-US Atlanta Summit. It’s all happening on Thursday, September 18th at 5 PM. Major hits written and produced. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/11/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

New Your Morning Coffee + a Special Episode with David Israelite

Episode 266 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Plus a special episode to with David Israelite of the National Music Publishers Association.

Bruce Houghton on 09/08/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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