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Big Music Myth #1: Streamers are in the music business [Chris Castle]

Musician’s advocate and attorney Chris Castle builds on the work of Liz Pelly’s new Spotify exposé to uncloak what he sees as the myths perpetuated by the corporate music machine.. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/09/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Top Music Schools worldwide and What they cost to attend

Thinking about a music degree, but worried about the cost? The Hollywood Reporter gathered a list of the top music schools and their tuition.

Alana Bonilla on 01/09/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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New Spotify exposé is streaming free on Spotify: Analysis

An explosive new Spotify exposé released this week is ironically available to stream as an audiobook on Spotify.

Bruce Houghton on 01/08/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Jesse Kirshbaum: Trends driving the Music Business in 2025

Jesse Kirshbaum: Trends driving the Music Business in 2025

Jesse Kirshbaum operates at the intersection of music, technology. Today he joins Hypebot’s select group of industry leaders sharing their perspective on trends driving the music business as we enter 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 01/08/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Independent Artist Release Checklist: Free Download

From best practices to essential tools, this free guide offers a complete independent artist release checklist.

Alana Bonilla on 01/08/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Social Media Addiction Lawsuit targets Meta, TikTok

A major social media addiction lawsuit is taking on Meta, TikTok, and more, accusing them of making their platforms dangerously addictive. With billions at stake, this case could change how. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/08/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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RIIZE and Seunghan: When artists take fan feedback too far

The recent RIIZE and Seunghan controversy shows what can happen when artists take fan feedback too far. Discover how catering to superfans sparked debate and what it means for fan-artist. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/07/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Make Money on Vinyl record sales: How to recoup your investment

Wondering if pressing vinyl is worth the investment? Learn how much you can make back from pressing and selling your records directly to fans, plus key insights on profit margins and sales strategies.

Alana Bonilla on 01/07/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Business News: Wasserman raids WME • Slone to UAA • new ECE partner • Indie Bible discount • Klvr

In the lastest live music business news, Wasserman Music raided WME to add Kevin Shivers, James Rubin, and Cristina Baxter. Shivers and Rubin will join the live music Leadership Team.

Bruce Houghton on 01/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Merlin shares ‘state of independent music’ in email to staff

Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota sent out a New Year’s ‘state of independent music’ memo to staff that serves as a recap of 2024 and a look ahead both for the company and the entire independent music sector.

Bruce Houghton on 01/07/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Marketing Strategies To Stop In The New Year

Say goodbye to five outdated music marketing strategies and get ready to level up in 2025. From ditching pre-saves to embracing smarter, more authentic ways to connect with fans, here’s how to stay ahead in the music industry.

Alana Bonilla on 01/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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