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Spotify Responds: Did the 1000 Stream Rule cost Artists $47M?

Spotify’s 1000 stream rule has stripped artists of $47 million in royalties, according to Disc Makers CEO Tony van Veen. After Hypebot published this article a Spotify spokesperson reached out to rebut some of the data.

Alana Bonilla on 04/17/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (3)
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How to Make the Most of your Spotify Artist Profile

Unlock the full potential of your Spotify Artist profile with these expert tips to boost your music, increase followers, drive concert sales, and more. 

Alana Bonilla on 04/09/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: new TikTok deadline as China blocks deal, investors sue • Spotify Loud & Clear update • AXE Fest cancels • Groover updates • Aiode joins Abby Road • More

MONDAY 4.7.25 • Music Business News updated continuously under MORE NEWS above & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS

Bruce Houghton on 04/07/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Join the Music Sustainability Summit this month in LA

The Music Sustainability Summit 2025 has been announced for Wednesday, April 16, in Los Angeles. The summit, organized by the Music Sustainability Alliance, was rescheduled from February because of the LA fires.

Bruce Houghton on 04/04/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Real Cost of Cheap Music

Streaming makes music feel almost free. But the hidden cost of cheap music falls on artists struggling to survive.

Alana Bonilla on 04/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Hit Songs have changed [Bobby Owsinski]

Bobby Owsinski explores how hit songs have changed in the past five years, with surprising changes in songwriting, production, and track longevity.

Alana Bonilla on 04/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Music subscriptions • Are artists better off? • inside SoundCloud stats • More

Episode 242 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE: Episode 242 Listen on your favorite. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Keep Fans Engaged Between Releases and Tours

Struggling to keep fans engaged between releases and tours? Explore these 10 strategies to help maintain excitement, grow your audience, and stay top of mind, even when you’re not dropping new tracks.

Alana Bonilla on 03/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify Streaming Malthusian Trap

Can Price Segmentation Avoid A Music Streaming Malthusian Trap?

The music streaming industry is at a breaking point, with artists facing dwindling payouts in an expanding market. Can price segmentation be the solution to avoid the music streaming Malthusian trap and restore fairness for creators?

Alana Bonilla on 03/26/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify debuts Concerts Near You playlist: How To Add Events

Spotify debuts Concerts Near You, a new personalized playlist that surfaces upcoming area concerts and links to buy tickets.

Bruce Houghton on 03/21/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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