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Guide to SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting

Guide to SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting: Best Panels & More

SXSW PanelPicker voting is live! Every year we collab with the smart team at Rock Paper Scissors to find the best panel, presentation and pop-up proposals (I dare you to say that fast three times…) and put them together in our Guide to SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting.

Bruce Houghton on 08/15/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Get Started with Spotify for Artists

Learn how to get started with Spotify for Artists. Learn to manage music and grow a fanbase, get verified, pitch songs, and track success all in one place.

Alana Bonilla on 08/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Meta Threads logo passes 400 million

With 400 million monthly users, Threads could pass X next year

Threads could pass X next year. Now surpassing 400 million monthly active users, according to Meta, that’s an increase of 50 million MAUs since April.

Bruce Houghton on 08/14/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Therapy for Musicians

Importance of Therapy for Musicians and Music Industry Pros

Therapy for musicians and music industry professionals isn’t just for when things fall apart. It’s becoming a vital part of staying creative, balanced, and resilient. From breaking toxic hustle culture. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/14/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify raises premium price

What Top Artists Earned On Spotify Last Year

Between multiple middlemen and unknowable contract details, projecting what any artist “earned” on Spotify is a a tricky business. But that does make it any less interesting. Here Bobby Owsinski takes data from ChartMasters and RouteNote for an educated guess at what the 10 top earned on Spotify last year.

Alana Bonilla on 08/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MSGE, VIVID, StubHub, NIVA reports show a slowdown in concerts

Reports from Madison Square Garden Entertainment, two major ticket resellers and the National Independent Venue Association point to a slowdown in concerts and ticket sales. That view stands in stark contrast to Live Nation’s recent stellar report investors.

Bruce Houghton on 08/13/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Gen Alpha has no interest in Rock Music, says new survey

Music’s youngest consumers Gen Alpha has no interest in rock, alt-rock, hard rock, classic rock or any of rock ‘n roll’s many permeations, according to a new survey.

Bruce Houghton on 08/13/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Tax Pro explains The HITS Act: How To Deduct Recording Costs

The new HITS Act allows musicians to deduct 100% of recording expenses in the year they incur them, offering significant tax savings. A tax professional explains The HITS Act and how to deduct Recording Costs

Alana Bonilla on 08/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How can a major artist not know how streaming payments flow?

How does a major international recording artist have so little understanding of how streaming payments flow?

Bruce Houghton on 08/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hidden Risks of Switching Music Distributors

Most artists don’t realize the risks of switching music distributors. It is easy to lose streams, playlist placements, and years of algorithmic momentum. That’s unless you know exactly what to watch for and how to make the switch the right way.

Alana Bonilla on 08/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Society small venue grants

Live Music Society Toolbox Grants Available For Small Venues

Applications for 2025 Live Music Society Toolbox Grants are opened for small U.S. independent music venues and listening rooms. LMS has distributed $4.8 million in funding to small non-profit and for-profit venues since launching in 2020.

Bruce Houghton on 08/12/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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