SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting Ends Sunday! Our Favorites

SXSW 2026 PanelPicker voting ends this Sunday August 24th. Everyone is eligible to vote whether you are registered yet for SXSW or not. Here’s how to vote and a few of our favorite panels and presentations for your consideration.

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Youtube Bandsintown

Bandsintown is now YouTube’s exclusive concert source globally

Bandsintown is now YouTube’s exclusive concert source globally, extending its reach to billions of music fans.

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Spotify streamers music business

Artists are leaving Spotify (again). Here’s what’s different now

A growing number of indie artists are leaving Spotify, due to CEO Daniel Ek’s AI military investments and deeper frustrations with streaming. Their quiet exits hint at a shift in artist priorities that could disrupt the digital music.

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The Unexpected Trance Music Resurgence

A trance music resurgence is happening thanks to artists like FKA twigs. The Weeknd and Oklou. By weaving its signature elements into pop, R&B, and beyond, today’s stars are transforming the genre.

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How To Get Started with Spotify for Artists

Learn how to get started with Spotify for Artists. Learn to manage music and grow a fanbase, get verified, pitch songs, and track success all in one place.

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Spotify raises premium price

What Top Artists Earned On Spotify Last Year

Between multiple middlemen and unknowable contract details, projecting what any artist “earned” on Spotify is a a tricky business. But that does make it any less interesting. Here Bobby Owsinski takes data from ChartMasters and RouteNote for an educated guess at what the 10 top earned on Spotify last year.

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how streaming payments flow music

How can a major artist not know how streaming payments flow?

How does a major international recording artist have so little understanding of how streaming payments flow?

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Spotify adds paid subs

How to Use Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes to Market Music

Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes let you share the music you’re playing, updating automatically as songs change. It’s a low-effort way for artists to promote new music, shout out collaborators, and stay top of mind without posting full content.

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Spotify Singles what is a stream worth

Spotify Singles: A legacy format adapted for the streaming age

Spotify Singles has become one of streaming’s most successful franchises, amassing over 10 billion streams. Explore how this digital revival of the classic B-side has attracted global artists, viral covers, and massive fan engagement across genres and territories.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify, CDs, Vinyl, Earnings & More

Episode 262 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

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Spotify Singles what is a stream worth

Grow Spotify Streams with the Power of Super Listeners

Your most valuable Spotify fans aren’t just streaming, they’re fueling your growth and income. Here’s a guide on how to attract, retain, and activate super listeners to level up your audience and grow Spotify streams.

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