musician income crisis

82% of Musicians Can’t Afford to Tour

Hitting the road used to be a rite of passage for artists and how most earned a living. But now the majority of musicians can’t afford to tour. With rising costs and fewer paying venues, only the biggest names are making money while everyone else is struggling or staying home.

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Spotify Q4 hits records, will ‘double down on music’ in 2025

Spotify Q4 2024 earnings were announced Tuesday, ending its first year of profitability strong across most key metrics. During the earnings call, CEO Daniel Ek promised to “double down on music” after years of expansion in other audio and video categories and to accelerate new product releases.

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How To Find The Right Entertainment Lawyer

One bad contract can ruin a career. Don’t let it happen to you by learning how to find the right entertainment lawyer to protect your rights, negotiate fair deals, and keep your creative future secure.

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50% of Grammy winners were independent releases in 2025

More than 50% of Grammy 2025 winners were independent releases, according to an analysis by The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM).

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$1B sale puts Marshall Amps in Corporate Hands

Marshall Amps and the Marshall Group just sold for $1.16 billion, and the new owners aren’t exactly known for their involvement in music. Could this be the beginning of the. Continue reading

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Official Spotify Fan Engagement Guide 2025 published

Turn casual listeners into loyal fans with Campaign Kit, the official Spotify fan engagement guide.. From playlist pitching to Discovery Mode, learn how these powerful tools can grow an audience, reactivate past listeners, and deepen the fan relationship.

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Chappell Roan challenges critics , demands artist living wage in Grammy speech

Chappell Roan demands artist living wage in Grammy speech

Chappel Roan took home the 2025 Grammy for Best New Artist and delivered a powerful call for record labels to protect the artists their business is built on. Read the full text and watch a video of Roan’s speech.

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Nathaniel Harder enlists Berklee Online peers for film soundtrack

Nathaniel Harder enlists Berklee Online peers for film soundtrack

Nathaniel Harder turned his Berklee Online education into a career-launching opportunity, scoring the dark comedy “Thank You, Places!” with the help of his former classmates. Despite a tight budget and post-pandemic challenges, their collaboration created a cohesive 31-song soundtrack that set the stage for Harder’s next big projects.

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Lola Young’s Viral Breakthrough, Strategies of Lasting Fan Engagement

Lola Young’s viral breakthrough hit “Messy” took off months after its release. But was it luck or strategy? Here’s how influencer buzz and smart digital moves turned a moment into lasting success.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Why songwriters hate Spotify, UMG Spotify deal, Power Players predict, Tony van Veen & More

Episode 234 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

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