Tag: Spotify

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)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, songwriting, Spotify

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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)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Spotify

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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)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify

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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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Women Owned Record Labels You Should Know About in 2025

Check out some women owned record labels making waves in 2025. From empowering underrepresented voices to pushing creative boundaries, tune into what these trailblazers are up to.

Alana Bonilla on 03/21/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Streaming Loves Cheap Content: Will Video Kill The Audio Star?

Streaming loves cheap content as the race to deliver more for less heats up. Wth Spotify, YouTube, Netflix and all of streaming embracing low cost content, the lines between music, video, and TV are blurring.

Alana Bonilla on 03/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Live Music Industry News: Wayne Forte’s for Rent • Brooklyn Mirage reborn • ILMC wraps • MoS + Dice • promotions @ PRG

In the latest live music industry news, veteran booking agent Wayne Forte is auctioning a private lunch meeting as a fundraiser for the National Independent Talent Organization (NITO).

Bruce Houghton on 03/14/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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