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Has music reached peak fragmentation?

“Thanks to both the internet’s democratizing force and the rise of recommendation algorithms, consumers are spreading their listening across more songs and artists than ever, while the “hits” are dominating less,” writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA. But has music reached peak fragmentation?

Alana Bonilla on 05/12/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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SZA, Doechi and the Era of Honest Women in Hip-Hop

In 2025, authenticity is driving success. From Doechii’s Grammy win to the rise of honest rappers like SZA, Gen-Z’s demand for storytelling is reshaping popular music and ushering in the. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/07/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Bruce Houghton on 05/07/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week: Live Nation, Tariffs, Spotify

A busy week by any definition, the music business news last week was no exception, with a forecast from Live Nation, tariffs affecting fans, advice from a Spotify exec and more…

Alana Bonilla on 05/03/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Exec: Ignore per-stream rates and focus on engagement

Much of the debate over whether or not Spotify is paying artists and songwriters fairly centers on estimated per stream rates. But according to Spotify executive Sam Duboff, it’s time to ignore per-stream rates which he calls “one of the most misleading metrics in music.”

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)
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10 proven SubmitHub tips to boost Playlist Success

Want more Spotify playlist placements without wasting time or money? These 10 insider SubmitHub tips reveal exactly how to pitch smarter and get real results from curators who actually care.

Alana Bonilla on 05/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Earnings signal time for fairer Spotify Songwriter Royalties

In this op-ed, Christ Castle argues that Spotify made billions while underpaying songwriters and musician. With new royalty talks coming, says the artist advocate, an increase in Spotify songwriter royalties is overdue.

Alana Bonilla on 05/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Which Music Streamer has the best Audio Quality?

Discover which music streaming service has the best audio quality. From hi-res FLAC files to spatial audio, compare top platforms to find your perfect listening experience.

Alana Bonilla on 05/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Labels may be slowing Spotify Superfan launch, hints CEO Ek

Record labels may be slowing the Spotify superfan launch, CEO Daniel Ek hinted during an investor call Tuesday announcing the streamer’s mixed Q1 2025 Report.

Bruce Houghton on 04/29/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify debate, Indies, Heap & More

Episode 246 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 04/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Music Industry wants solutions. But do Listeners see problems?

The music industry is chasing its next wave of growth, but what if the problems it’s solving aren’t the ones that matter to fans? Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA explores that while the music industry wants solutions, real innovation will only happen where the needs of artist, listener, and platform align.

Alana Bonilla on 04/23/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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