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This data-driven list reveals the ten best cities for more musicians in the U.S. Learn where other musicians are earning more, gigging more, and finding the best opportunities to grow in 2025
Many artists miss out on big opportunities just because they don’t have lyric sheets ready. This quick guide shows why it matters and how to make one in minutes.
Streaming is changing fast in 2025 with new premium tiers and payment models, but the real impact may be the unexpected side effects. The growing unintended consequences of music streaming could reshape how artists earn, how fans listen, and what music gets heard.
BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart as their Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business reaches an epic 250 episodes with this week. LISTEN HERE.
This week’s Live Music Roundup covers Ticketmaster’s switch to all-in ticketing, a new Bandsintown trending tours chart, a 101 guide to booking shows, and more…
A busy week by any definition and top music business news was no exception with Facebook removing live video, music fandom declining(?), a new Bandsintown chart and more…
Learn how to use short form video to promote music across social media. It’s easier than you think to create scroll-stopping clips that get noticed without fancy gear or endless editing.
“(You) cannot harvest fandom if you are not also nurturing it,” writes MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan. Superfans are seen as music’s financial lifeline, but 2024 showed signs they’re being stretched to the limit. Have we hit peak fandom?
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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