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# Indie Musician News Last Week: Tariffs, Spotify, Merch, AI & More
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/indie-musician-news-last-week-bandcamp-talks-tariffs-spoify-superlisteners-merch-deals-more/
- Published: 2025-08-30T12:55:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-31T18:27:54.000Z
- Description: Indie musician news last week ranged from a tariffs warning from Bandcamp, Spotify Superlisteners, what you need to know prior to a merch deal, serving your biggest fans, post-release strategies, and much more…
- Author: Alana Bonilla
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Indie Music, Music Marketing, DIY, DIY musicians, indie musician, music, music industry, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:15

Indie musician news last week ranged from a tariffs warning from Bandcamp, Spotify Superlisteners, what you need to know prior to a merch deal, serving your biggest fans, post-release strategies, and much more…

### Indie Musician News Last Week

- **[Bandcamp warns tariffs mean trouble for music and merch sales](https://www.hypebot.com/bandcamp-warns-tariffs-mean-trouble-for-merch-sales/)**
- [**Post-release strategies to maintain momentum for music**](https://www.hypebot.com/post-release-strategies-to-maintain-momentum-for-your-music/)
- [**MusiCares adds Free Health Support for Music Professionals**](https://www.hypebot.com/musicares-adds-free-health-support-for-music-professionals/)
- [**5 Things to Know Before Signing A Merch Deal: Just ask NBA YoungBoy** ](https://www.hypebot.com/5-things-to-know-before-signing-a-merch-deal-just-ask-nba-youngboy/)
- [**In The Age Of AI, Why Write Music Yourself?**](https://www.hypebot.com/in-the-age-of-ai-why-write-music-yourself/)
- [**Turn Listeners into Lifelong Fans with Spotify Super Listeners**](https://www.hypebot.com/turn-casual-listeners-into-lifelong-fans-with-spotify-super-listeners/)
- [**Don’t ignore diehard fans as you look for new fans**](https://www.hypebot.com/do-not-ignore-diehard-fans-as-you-look-for-new-fans/)
- **[Electronic Press Kits for Musicians: An EPK Checklist](https://www.hypebot.com/electronic-press-kits-for-musicians-an-epk-checklist-for-musicians/)**