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Indie Musician News Last Week: Distributors, GEO vs SEO & More

In indie musician news last week learn the risks of switching music distributors, understanding GEO vs SEO, how to use a new Instagram feature for music marketing, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 08/16/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Outside Lands Vibe Coded must use app for indie musiians

Winner at Outside Lands Fest is must use App for Indie Musicians

38 teams competed in the Outside LLMs Music & AI Buildathon, held alongside San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music Festival. The winner Hear Me Out is a my new favorite must use app for indie musicians.

Bruce Houghton on 08/15/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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CARYS: A Case Study in Independent Artist Growth

What is GEO vs SEO? Why GEO is now more important than SEO

GEO is now more important than SEO in marketing. Search engines aren’t what they used to be. AI-generated overviews are stealing the spotlight and reshaping how to get discovered. If you’re relying on keywords and backlinks, you’re already behind, because Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is now the key to getting noticed.

Alana Bonilla on 08/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Booking live shows matter more than ever

Why booking live shows matter more than ever!

Booking live shows matter more than ever before. Social media may spark attention, but it’s live shows that build real and lasting fans. Learn why performing gigs in the right rooms is still the most powerful move an indie artist can make.

Alana Bonilla on 08/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Protect Music From Leaks and Hackers

In today’s digital world, one wrong click could leak your unreleased music or give hackers access to your creative work. From two-factor authentication to phishing traps, learn how to protect music and lock down your content and stay in control.

Alana Bonilla on 08/15/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Guide to SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting

Guide to SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting: Best Panels & More

SXSW PanelPicker voting is live! Every year we collab with the smart team at Rock Paper Scissors to find the best panel, presentation and pop-up proposals (I dare you to say that fast three times…) and put them together in our Guide to SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting.

Bruce Houghton on 08/15/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Get Started with Spotify for Artists

Learn how to get started with Spotify for Artists. Learn to manage music and grow a fanbase, get verified, pitch songs, and track success all in one place.

Alana Bonilla on 08/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Therapy for Musicians

Importance of Therapy for Musicians and Music Industry Pros

Therapy for musicians and music industry professionals isn’t just for when things fall apart. It’s becoming a vital part of staying creative, balanced, and resilient. From breaking toxic hustle culture. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/14/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify raises premium price

What Top Artists Earned On Spotify Last Year

Between multiple middlemen and unknowable contract details, projecting what any artist “earned” on Spotify is a a tricky business. But that does make it any less interesting. Here Bobby Owsinski takes data from ChartMasters and RouteNote for an educated guess at what the 10 top earned on Spotify last year.

Alana Bonilla on 08/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Tax Pro explains The HITS Act: How To Deduct Recording Costs

The new HITS Act allows musicians to deduct 100% of recording expenses in the year they incur them, offering significant tax savings. A tax professional explains The HITS Act and how to deduct Recording Costs

Alana Bonilla on 08/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How can a major artist not know how streaming payments flow?

How does a major international recording artist have so little understanding of how streaming payments flow?

Bruce Houghton on 08/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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