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Live Nation & Goldman Sachs are bullish on live music. Others are concerned.

Two reports paint a very positive picture of the live music in 2024 and beyond. But the new Goldman Sachs ‘Music In The Air’ study and the most recent Live Nation report to investors only address the top of the market…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/08/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Brilliance of Ye’s Direct-to-Fan Playbook

Whatever your opinion of the GOAT, aka Ye, aka Kanye West, his team is perfecting the use of exclusive content and limited-time offers to activate his army of fans…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/08/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Not all viral attention is good attention on Instagram Reels & TikTok

Before hopping on that next big Instagram or TikTok trend, consider whether it’s a good move for your long-term career…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/08/2024 in Social Media | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Vinyl Jackets vs Gatefold Jackets explained

Are you planning on releasing some vinyl records but aren’t sure what the best packaging option is? Here’s a breakdown of the top choices to see which is right for you and your fans…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/08/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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New Minnesota law bans ‘speculative’ ticketing, limits scalping

A new law in Minnesota will help protect fans from online ticket scalpers and companies like StubHub. The bill includes a ban on speculative ticketing, the widely used practice of offering a “ticket” for sale before it is publicly available…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/08/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify vs Songhunt: How AI playlist tools differ and what it means for music discovery

AI is increasingly deciding what we listen to, but not all AI-powered playlists are created equal, as this test by the Songhunt team showed in a head-to-head match-up with Spotify…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/07/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songtools adds Songfly DIY music ad platform to playlist marketing toolkit

Danny Garcia from Songtools.io joins Michael and Jay on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss their playlist promotion platform, Playlister.club, and their new ad platform, Songfly…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/07/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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8 Music Mental Health Resources to check out in 2024

The music industry is not all butterflies and rainbows, it’s tough out here. Keep reading to check out some mental health support that is specific to your career and lifestyle. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/07/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Many Fans Do Musicians Need to Be Successful on Patreon?

Monetizing superfans is being touted as a way for artists to make a living, and Patreon is arguably the original superfan monetization platform. David “D4” Nguyen offers an experienced look. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/07/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musical Paralysis sets in even younger than you think

Recent studies have confirmed that our music tastes become increasingly set as we age, but now we know that it happens much earlier than we thought. by Bobby Owsinski of. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/07/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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