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Music Business News Last Week: Spotify, Mental Health, More

A busy week by any definition, and music business news last week was no exception, with Spotify stock sales, a ticket resale survey, radio stats, quantum computing meets music and more.

Alana Bonilla on 05/24/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indie music venues are struggling

Indie music venues are struggling, but the UK has a solution

With more stories daily about the growing hurdles to touring, we look at how indie music venues are struggling.

Bruce Houghton on 05/23/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Michael Brandvold on a life in music from behind the scenes

Michael Brandvold on a life in music from behind the scenes

Michael Brandvold recently spoke ablut the struggles of those that work behind the scenes in music. Organized by Support Life And Music (SLAM), the panel discussed a life in music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/23/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp offers musicians community and tools to grow

Remember Mixtapes? Bandcamp adds shareable playlists

With a new update Bandcamp adds shareable playlists powered by ownership rather than passive streaming. Fans can only add tracks to their playlists if they’ve purchased them.

Bruce Houghton on 05/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Global Music Industry Outlook

Global Music Industry Outlook: BlueprintMusicAI Report

A new Global Music Industry Outlook report combines stats from the IFPI, MIDiA, Music Business Worldwide with exclusive data from the BlueprintMusicAI platform.

Alana Bonilla on 05/23/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera

Why More Musicians Are Rethinking Touring

Rising costs, low ticket sales, increased competition and strict visa rules are reshaping the touring landscape for artists worldwide. Not all the available data is clear yet, but from major acts to emerging talent, more and more musicians are rethinking touring.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Do Spotify playlists still matter? Playlist Marketing in 2025

Playlisting was once a top way to grow your music, but many artists got burned by fake streams and shady tactics. Do Spotify playlists still matter? There’s now a new and better way to use playlists to market music reach real fans.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Industry News: Rock-It Cargo, IAG, GSPS & More

In the latest live music industry news, private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has acquired Rock-It Cargo and its parent Global Critical Logistics. The company provides logistics services to concert tours, sports and other high-profile events.

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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7 Website Changes that turn Fans into Paying Customers

Your music website could be the key to turn fans into paying customers. These 7 simple strategies can boost sales, grow a fanbase, and help build a sustainable career as an independent artist.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Can Quantum Computer create a Hit Song? MOTH x ILĀ

Can a Quantum Computer create a hit song? A new track made using a quantum computer has just been released. It’s an early look at how quantum tech could play a role in the future of music.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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