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Electronic Press Kits for Musicians: An EPK Checklist

Wondering how to make a strong first impression in the music industry? This guide shows you how to build standout electronic press kits for musicians that gets the attention of press, bookers, and labels.

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Bold Music Festival Curation: Beyond Big-Name Acts

Some festival lineups are starting to look the same and fans are noticing. As ticket prices climb, bold music festival curation, not just big names, may be the best way to stand out and keep crowds coming back year after year.

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Don’t ignore diehard fans as you look for new fans

As you work to find new fans, its important not to take existing fans for granted. Using KISS and Jay Gilbert and Mike Brandvold’s own fandom as examples, a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast dives into how important it is that you don’t ignore diehard fans as you look for new ones.

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26% of UK nightclubs closed in last 5 years

A quarter of all UK nightclubs closed their doors since 2020, according to new data released by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). 

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In The Age Of AI, Why Write Music Yourself?

In the age of AI, why write music yourself? As AI-generated songs flood the internet, fewer people see the value in learning to write music themselves. In this thought-provoking piece, Ray Harmony explores why preserving the craft of songwriting is more vital, and rewarding than ever.

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5 Things to Know Before Signing A Merch Deal: Just ask NBA YoungBoy 

Just like a record contract or any other deal, you need to know the risks before signing a merch deal. Not knowing recently landed NBA YoungBoy aka YoungBoy Never Broke Again in court.

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MusiCares adds Free Health Support for Music Professionals

MusiCares has partnered with women’s and family health virtual health clinic Maven to provide free health support for music professionals and musicians.

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Gen-Z dislikes streaming, discovers music on YouTube and TikTok

Gen-Z dislikes streaming, and the music industry isn’t ready for the shift. Their love for TikTok, YouTube, old hits, and physical media is changing everything… again.

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How fictional K-Pop Demon Hunters became real chart idols

Netflix shared that K-Pop Demon Hunters was its most watch movie ever. This latest ‘cast-as-artist’ project proves the power of devoted fandoms – turning fictional idols into charting acts and leveraging engagement across different mediums.

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How to add tour dates to a YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC)

Bandsintown for Artists now automatically populates an artist’s concert dates on their YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC). Here’s everything you need to know.

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ROSTR and Bandsintown launch EARLY industry showcases

ROSTR and Bandsintown launch EARLY industry showcases

ROSTR and Bandsintown launch EARLY, a new live showcase series designed to connect emerging artists with industry decision-makers and tastemakers. Applications to interested artists are open now for a debut event in LA this October.

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