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New CRB Streaming Royalty Rates are a Big Win for Artists

Artists just scored a major win with proposed new CRB streaming royalty rates. These overdue increases and other changes supported by SoundExchange may mark a turning point in how creators are valued in the digital economy.

Alana Bonilla on 05/27/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Ticketing, Live Nation & Touring

Episode 251 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

Bruce Houghton on 05/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Independent Musician News Last Week: Bandcamp, Playlists, More

Last week, our tips, advice and independent musician news last week covered a Bandcamp upgrade, how website improvements increase revenue, 2025 playlist marketing updates, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 05/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week: Spotify, Mental Health, More

A busy week by any definition, and music business news last week was no exception, with Spotify stock sales, a ticket resale survey, radio stats, quantum computing meets music and more.

Alana Bonilla on 05/24/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Michael Brandvold on a life in music from behind the scenes

Michael Brandvold on a life in music from behind the scenes

Michael Brandvold recently spoke ablut the struggles of those that work behind the scenes in music. Organized by Support Life And Music (SLAM), the panel discussed a life in music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/23/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Global Music Industry Outlook

Global Music Industry Outlook: BlueprintMusicAI Report

A new Global Music Industry Outlook report combines stats from the IFPI, MIDiA, Music Business Worldwide with exclusive data from the BlueprintMusicAI platform.

Alana Bonilla on 05/23/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera

Why More Musicians Are Rethinking Touring

Rising costs, low ticket sales, increased competition and strict visa rules are reshaping the touring landscape for artists worldwide. Not all the available data is clear yet, but from major acts to emerging talent, more and more musicians are rethinking touring.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Do Spotify playlists still matter? Playlist Marketing in 2025

Playlisting was once a top way to grow your music, but many artists got burned by fake streams and shady tactics. Do Spotify playlists still matter? There’s now a new and better way to use playlists to market music reach real fans.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Industry News: Rock-It Cargo, IAG, GSPS & More

In the latest live music industry news, private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has acquired Rock-It Cargo and its parent Global Critical Logistics. The company provides logistics services to concert tours, sports and other high-profile events.

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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7 Website Changes that turn Fans into Paying Customers

Your music website could be the key to turn fans into paying customers. These 7 simple strategies can boost sales, grow a fanbase, and help build a sustainable career as an independent artist.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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