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March 11, 2020: The Day Live Music Died

On March 11, 2020 The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Congress that “it’s going to get worse,” a spooked President Trump finally addressed the nation from the Oval Office and schools, business, sports and the live music industry began a near total shutdown.

Bruce Houghton on 03/11/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Impact of Saturday Night Live on Music as SNL turns 50

For 50 years, Saturday Night Live has been the ultimate stage for music’s biggest stars. But what is the real impact of SNL on music and what does a performance actually mean for an artist’s career?

Alana Bonilla on 03/06/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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NIVA '25 State Of Live

Last day to take landmark NIVA State of Live venue survey

Today Wednesday March 5th is the last day for independent venues, festivals and promoters to take the landmark NIVA State of Live survey, the first ever economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

Bruce Houghton on 03/05/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indie musician finds more profitable alternatives to Spotify

Brett Newski found that skipping Spotify can be more profitable than streaming a song millions of times. He joins independent artists like Pitchfork Album Of The Year creator Cindy Lee in showing how direct fan support can be a more profitable alternative to Spotify.

Alana Bonilla on 03/04/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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NIVA at SXSW: Live Independent Panel, Showcases & Day Party

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) will host an important Small Stages, Big Impact: Saving Indie Stages for Artists panel and two official parties at this year’s SXSW to amplify the essential role of the live. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024

SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024, up 4.9% over the previous year.

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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10 Approved Ways to Promote Music on Spotify

Want to get more streams, grow your fanbase and promote music on Spotify? These helpful promotion tips will help you optimize your profile, land on playlists, and turn listeners into loyal fans.

Alana Bonilla on 02/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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TOP POSTS: Last week’s most read posts on Hypebot

Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from a strong year at Live Nation and Facebook deleting live streams, to TikTok’s music dominance fading, a Patreon Creator survey and more…

Alana Bonilla on 02/24/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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NIVA extends deadline for landmark State Of Live survey

NIVA has extended the deadline to March 5 for the State of Live Survey, the first ever independent economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

Bruce Houghton on 02/20/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify is profitable: Why it took so long

Spotify is now profitable, but it wasn’t by chance. Aggressive growth strategies and new royalty deals are gave the platform more power over the music industry.

Alana Bonilla on 02/19/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Check these two free lists BEFORE booking a show!

There are two free lists you need to check before booking a show. Smart booking agents and marketers use both every day to avoid conflicts and book better gigs.

Bruce Houghton on 02/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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