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My Journey to Becoming an Artist Manager at 20

At 20 years old, Ale Gil started managing artists while still in college at Berklee – learning everything from booking shows to building an artist’s brand. Ali shares the journey to becoming an artist manager and what it really takes to break into the music industry.

Alana Bonilla on 06/20/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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How to Build a Music Release Strategy in 2025

Dropping a track without a plan in 2025 is a fast track to getting lost in the noise. This guide breaks down how to build a music release strategy including a step-by-step guide that builds momentum, boost streams, and turns every release into a moment.

Alana Bonilla on 06/20/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Hits, Hype, and the Half-Life of Pop Music

In the age of TikTok and Spotify, pop hits are rising to fame then fading into obscurity faster than ever. Bobby Owsinski looks at the the half-life of pop music, why many songs peak in days, and what it takes to create a hit that sticks.

Alana Bonilla on 06/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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New Maine concert ticket law is the toughest in America

A new Maine concert ticket law is the toughest in America. If other states or Congress use the Maine law as a template, it will revolutionize event ticketing and kill the ticket resale market as it exists today.

Bruce Houghton on 06/20/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Why Young Men Care Less About Music and Why It Matters (A Lot)

Young men care less about music and and more video games than in previous generations.. With fewer male listeners and no marketing aimed at them, is a major streaming collapse could be closer than anyone thinks?

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify, streaming, YouTube

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How to find fans and build a fanbase as a musician

With over 20,000 tracks uploaded to Spotify every day, standing out as an artist has never been harder – but also never more possible. This guide breaks down 10 essential strategies to find fans and build a fanbase as a musician.

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Take the annual MIDiA Music Creator Survey now!

MIDiA Research’s important annual music creator survey has opened and will run until the 25th of July. All musicians and music creators are urged to take the MIDiA Music Creator Survey now.

Bruce Houghton on 06/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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How Vinyl Record Jackets are made: Inside Disc Makers

A look inside the Disc Makers factory and how vinyl record jackets are made. See how premium coatings, precision die-cutting, and expert craftsmanship turn your design into a show-stopping vinyl package.

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Live Music Industry News: StubHub, LMS, NIVA, VENU & More

In the latest live music industry news UK fans, venues and artists are gutted (not) over StubHub‘s threat to leave the UK if a proposed price cap on resale tickets. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: live music, love music, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, ticketing

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Musicians: How to Make it Without Faking it

You don’t need a gimmick to go viral – just a strategy that amplifies your authenticity. Here are 7 tips on how to make it without faking it as an independent musician.

Alana Bonilla on 06/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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