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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 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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How to Use Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes to Market Music

Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes let you share the music you’re playing, updating automatically as songs change. It’s a low-effort way for artists to promote new music, shout out collaborators, and stay top of mind without posting full content.

Alana Bonilla on 08/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp upgrades payments to Artists and Labels

Bandcamp is transitioning to a new payment system for Artists, powered by Stripe. This will happen in phases, and they’ll reach out via email with information before Bandcamp upgrades payments to each client.

Bruce Houghton on 08/12/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Singles: A legacy format adapted for the streaming age

Spotify Singles has become one of streaming’s most successful franchises, amassing over 10 billion streams. Explore how this digital revival of the classic B-side has attracted global artists, viral covers, and massive fan engagement across genres and territories.

Alana Bonilla on 08/12/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Alarming Rise of AI Music Copyright Laundering

AI music isn’t just flooding streaming platforms; it’s being hidden in plain sight. Now, a growing wave of “humanizing” services is helping creators turn AI tracks into royalty-generating “originals” with. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/12/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting Is Open: Two Hypebot Favorites

SXSW 2026 PanelPicker voting is officially open through August 24 and everyone is eligible to vote. Included in the proposals are two Hypebot favorites.

Bruce Houghton on 08/11/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Many Layers of Fandom

Fandom goes far beyond simply being a label or identity, it’s an ongoing journey fueled by active participation and deep connection. Learn why true fans invest time and passion beyond consumption and how layers of fandom redefine what it means to be a fan in the digital age.

Alana Bonilla on 08/11/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Hard Rock, Resale, PROs, More

This week in live music we take a look at ticket resales, soaring Metal and Hard Rock ticket sales and PRO reporting.

Alana Bonilla on 08/11/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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