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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)
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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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How Distributors Can Support Artists and Fight Streaming Fraud

Learn how distributors can support artists while still fighting the growing problem of music streaming fraud.

Alana Bonilla on 06/17/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Buy Low, Sell High: Perils of Unregulated Concert Ticket Resale

Music manager and ticket reform crusader Randy Nichols dives into how unchecked speculation and ticket “shorting” are turning concerts into commodities. Learn how fans, artists, and culture itself are paying a price for unregulated concert ticket resale.

Alana Bonilla on 06/16/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Advice for Independent Musicians in Uncertain Times

Economic uncertainty can crush unprepared musicians – but it can also be your biggest opportunity. Learn how to protect income, boost visibility, thrive while others pull back and more practical advice for independent musicians in uncertain times.

Alana Bonilla on 06/16/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Welcome to entertainment’s Mad Max era. Here’s where it leads

The music and entertainment industries are stuck in a zero-sum battle for time, money, and attention—where one player’s win is another’s loss, says Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA. As competition intensifies and resources shrink the systems holding it all together are starting to crack. Welcome to entertainment’s Mad Max era.

Alana Bonilla on 06/16/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Indie Power Players • AI licensing • AM radio • More

Episode 253 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 06/16/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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