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How to organize your Artist’s Rights with Jamie Dee Hart of Hart & Songs

“Alongside the barrier to entry that impedes creators’ knowledge in collecting royalties, there exists a convoluted mess of misinformation that demands diligent cleanup efforts.” – Founder/CEO of Hart & Songs, Jamie. Continue reading

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Who even listens to Eminem anymore?

While the name “Slim Shady” may not have the same ring it did two decades ago, Eminem still boasts impressively high numbers in the streaming age. Will his real listeners. Continue reading

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Superfans • Beatdapp • Artist Dev, Exports & AI • Industry layoffs • More

Episode 181 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s popular podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is live. Listen to it here. Episode 181 On this. Continue reading

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DIY indie musician news

Getting It Done: The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to get your first festival gig, eight tips for improving merch sales, and more…

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Music Business News Last Week

REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review

A busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with royalty reports fromSoundExchange, Beatdapp beating fraud, and more…

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4 proven strategies to turn Casual Fans into Superfans

“Streaming platforms like Spotify are essential for artist discovery, but to cultivate lasting superfans, you must extend beyond streaming,” writes the smart team at Single. “Superfans crave exclusive content, unique experiences, and. Continue reading

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The best ways to serve and even spoil your Superfans

This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post resurfaces a guide to keeping a community of superfans loyal and happy. In it, musician, teacher, and artist advocate Ben Weinman explains how to. Continue reading

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What grants are available for independent musicians?

If you are a talented independent artist looking for grants for musicians to help you along your musical journey, look no further. Here are six grants for musicians in need. Continue reading

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Is Facebook dead? Is Instagram replacing it? What does it mean for music?

Facebook still tops social media, but many in Gen Z believe the platform ‘died’ ages ago. On the other hand, Instagram is growing, particularly with younger fans. And because it’s. Continue reading

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Spotify signals Superfan Clubs are coming soon

Spotify is signaling the addition of in-app “superfan clubs” that would enable artists to monetize their most loyal fans. The news came in a Spotify blog post celebrating the changes. Continue reading

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How Artist-Fan relationships can make or break an Artist

At the core of every discussion about superfans is the importance of the direct artist-fan relationship. Marketing expert Jason Lekberg shares strategies and tools that empower artists and their teams. Continue reading

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