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Could YouTube be the music-first social platform the industry needs?

There are music streaming platforms and social media platforms, but none have been good at mixing the two popular pastimes. YouTube could be the answer, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA…..

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What do indie d.i.y. musicians need to have success on Spotify?

Learn more about the ins and outs of the most popular streaming services and what strategies can help you build a successful and sustainable music career….

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How to make a DJ press kit (EPK)

If you’re a DJ who is serious about booking gigs, an electronic press kit (EPK) is crucial for your career development…..

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Livestreams Live! August Burns Red celebrates with their global fans

Livestreams may have lost their pandemic luster, but they still have value, as indie metal rocker August Burns proved with a 20-year anniversary concert streamed to their global fanbase via Single’s pay-per-view platform alongside exclusive merch deals via Shopify…..

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Songwriters mock low streaming royalty rates in new video

One of the tragedies of the streaming age is that even hit songwriters are finding it hard to earn a living in the age of streaming…..

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Beyoncé, SZA, Styles among non-UMG tracks caught in TikTok takedown

The third and final phase of TikTok’s forced takedown of all UMG-controlled music has begun. The short video service has 30 days from January 31, 2024, to complete all takedowns…..

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Think musicians should be paid for radio play? SIGN THIS PETITION NOW

The United States is one of a handful of countries that don’t compensate artists when their music is played on AM/FM radio. The others denying hundreds of thousands of musicians. Continue reading

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Paid Artist Marketing on Spotify: What works and what doesn’t

Spotify is expanding its paid artist marketing options, but what works and what doesn’t…..

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A talk with Disco Donnie Estopinal, CEO of Disco Presents [Larry LeBlanc]

CEO of mega-concert promoter Disco Presents, Disco Donnie, discusses his journey that has led to his company’s 30th anniversary this year…..

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How to impress a music blogger

Want to get featured in a music blog? Here are some tips and tricks on catching bloggers’ attention and getting them excited to write about you…..

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CD Duplication vs Replication

How CDs and Vinyl are important to these Indie Artists’ success

Five indie artists share how creating and selling physical releases have helped them succeed even in this digitally-centric industry…..

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