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For Fans, Band Merch Offers a Connection Deeper Than Commerce

A discussion with emerging artists, Deloyd Elze and mer marcum, on how merch connects bands and fans on a deeper level, courtesy of our friends at Softside.

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MIDiA Research publishes new data.

Global Recorded Music Revenue Grew to $18.3 Billion USD in the First Half of 2025

New data from MIDiA shows the global music market grew by 5.9% in H1 2025, but a slowing rate of growth from H1 2024.

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3 creative ways to use a fan membership

Here, we look at three way fan memberships can be used to strengthen the connection between you and your fans, as well as provide you with a steady, reliable income.. Continue reading

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Artist’s guide to earning money from YouTube channel memberships

Thanks to a handy feature on YouTube, fans are now able to support the channels of their favorite artist via monthly ‘channel membership’ fees. Here, we look at how you. Continue reading

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Curious how much are other artists getting paid by Spotify?

If you’re an artist on Spotify, you likely already know how much the platform is paying out to you, but how does that compare to other artists. Here, we look. Continue reading

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RIAA: Recorded music revenue increased by 27% in first half of 2021

New numbers out from the Recording Industry Association of America reveal that recorded music revenues were up by 27% during the first half of 2021, with growth primarily driven by. Continue reading

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A musician’s guide to earning passive income

The revenue musicians earn from streaming, publishing royalties, and physical sales are constantly discussed in the DIY music community. Less frequently mentioned, however, are passive income sources. Here, we look. Continue reading

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Every musician needs a revenue completeness check: Here’s how

As a musician, you don’t want to be leaving any money on the table. With this revenue completeness checklist, you can guarantee you’re capitalizing on opportunities to monetize your music.. Continue reading

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Congratulations! You’re an influencer and here is what you can expect to earn

You’ve managed to cultivate a substantial following on social media, and even gotten the attention of a brand that’s willing to sponsor some posts. So, how much money will you. Continue reading

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Guide to maximizing music income from songwriting, recording

In this concluding segment of their series on maximizing revenue, Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan explore how the different variations of the final versions of your recordings can be used. Continue reading

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The major record labels now pull down $2.5 million an hour

While many artists continue to struggle financially in the new streaming economy, many major labels appear to be doing just fine, bringing in more than $20 billion in global revenue. Continue reading

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