Musicians Guide to US TikTok deal

China hints US TikTok deal is not done as Creators eye new risks

Statements by a Chinese official point to a delay in the U.S. TikTok deal scheduled to close January 22. Whatever the timeline, new ownership and restrictions pose new risks for musicians, marketers, and all creators who rely on TikTok for discovery and fan engagement.

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How Musicians Get Discovered in 2026: Case Study & Downloadable Checklist

Music discovery and how musicians get discovered is no longer about landing one big moment. With listeners encountering new music across streaming playlists, short-form video, social feeds, and peer recommendations, discovery has become a process – not an event. For artists, the challenge isn’t just getting heard once, but building momentum that compounds over time.

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Music Discovery in 2025: More Platforms Make It Harder to Break Through (And What Artists Can Do)

Music discovery is more fragmented than ever and that’s becoming a serious problem for artists, labels and music marketers. A new study finds that listeners now discover music across nearly twenty different channels, from streaming playlists and short-form video to gaming, social feeds, and personal recommendations.

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In The Trenches with Lamont Harper of Berkley's UC Theatre

In The Trenches with Lamont Harper of The UC Theatre

Lamont Harper has been the marketing director of the 1350 seat UC Theatre in Berkley, CA since 2021. An experienced music marketer, he constantly refines his ticket selling strategy “with a focus on efficiency, user experience, impact, and affordability.”

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How to Use Small Shows to Create Big Content

How early artists can make every show count for twice the amount.

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Musicians Guide To Facebook

Musicians Guide To Facebook (2025 Edition)

Is Facebook still worth it for artists? Yes – if you lean into what the platform now rewards: real conversation, short-form video, and smart, low-budget ads that funnel fans to owned channels.

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Ultimate Guide to Social Media Image & Video Sizes for Musicians (2025 Update)

Whether its pitching a new release or selling tickets to a show, most music marketing now happens on social media. This Ultimate Guide to Social Media Image Sizes for Musicians will help you put together the right assets.

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Ultimate Music Release Guide

Dropping new music without a strategy is one of the easiest ways to waste your momentum. This all-in-one music release guide walks you through the exact steps top artists use to plan, promote, and profit from every release.

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In The Trenches with Bahar Tas of world music venue Drom NYC

An experienced marketer, Bhar Tas began working at the Drom NYC as a volunteer. For the last 18 months she’s served as the Marketing Manager at this seminal New York world music venue.

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Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Tired of grinding nonstop just to keep your music career afloat? Learn how to scale your business, grow your fanbase, and protect your creativity with systems, strategy, and sanity with this Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth.

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Going Viral Does Not Mean More Fans

The dream of having a viral hit and gaining tens of thousands of followers is a myth, according to new MIDiA research.

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