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Why Music Livestreaming Is (Still) Important For Artists

The team at music live stream platform Volume look at why music livestreaming is still important for artists. Plus how it can unlock new income and connect with audiences worldwide without the costs of touring.

Alana Bonilla on 07/31/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songwriters get free healthcare access with SONA membership

Songwriters get free healthcare access with a membership in trade group Songwriters of North America (SONA) thanks to a grant from Amazon Music.

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: Live Nation, Dynamic, VOLTA & More

In the latest live music industry news, Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) announced it will release its second quarter 2025 financial results after market hours on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The music business is splitting in two. Here’s why songwriters are reinventing their role

Streaming is falling short for today’s songwriters, and many are choosing to forge their own path instead of waiting for change. MIDiA’s new report shows how a new generation of. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 07/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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In The Trenches with Rachel Hunt of The Grog Shop

In The Trenches with Rachel Hunt of indie music venue Grog Shop

Rachel Hunt is the Marketing Director for independent Cleveland music venues Grog Shop and B-Side Lounge. Her love of music runs deep including a 16 years-and-counting as a non-comm radio DJ. Hunt shares her story as well as what’s working in her daily battle to help fans discover new artists and sell more tickets.

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Build a Fan Community that lasts

Before artists try to make money from superfans, they need to understand what really makes people feel part of a community. These core ideas on how to build a fan community can turn short-term attention into long-term fan loyalty and career growth.

Alana Bonilla on 07/30/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Duplicate Data is Costing Musicians & The Industry Millions

Millions in music royalties are getting lost or payments delayed, and the culprit is often as simple as duplicate data. Find out how messy metadata is quietly choking the music industry and what it will take to finally clean it up.

Alana Bonilla on 07/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI, Super Listeners, RAP Act, More

Episode 260 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify raises premium price

Spotify market value fell $16.6 billion

Spotify (SPOT:NYSE) market value fell $16.6 billion yesterday after the streamer reported weaker than expected earnings and a surprise loss of $100 million.

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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2% of Spotify Listeners by Concert Tickets 50%

2% of Spotify listeners buy 50% of concert tickets

Spotify dropped some stats and advice on nurturing streaming Super Listeners last week. With the data comes a surprising takeaway on the importance of an artist’s most active fans, particularly when it comes to selling tickets to live shows.

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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7 Features every Musician Website Must Have + How to add them

A well-built website is one of the most powerful tools a musician can have to attract fans, industry attention, and new opportunities. The experts at Cyber PR share 7 features every musician website must have and how to add them.

Alana Bonilla on 07/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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