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Your Morning Coffee Podcast Turns 5! AI, Spotify Myths, More

Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart and their Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business celebrate their 5th Anniversary, and including specials their 300th Episode, doing what they do best.

Bruce Houghton on 08/18/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Music Business News Last Week: AI Copyright, Concerts & More

Read on for the top Music Business News Last Week from AI copyright laundering and a possible concert slowdown to Gen Alpha’s disregard of Rock, top earning artists, and more.

Alana Bonilla on 08/16/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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Indie Musician News Last Week: Distributors, GEO vs SEO & More

In indie musician news last week learn the risks of switching music distributors, understanding GEO vs SEO, how to use a new Instagram feature for music marketing, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 08/16/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Outside Lands Vibe Coded must use app for indie musiians

Winner at Outside Lands Fest is must use App for Indie Musicians

38 teams competed in the Outside LLMs Music & AI Buildathon, held alongside San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music Festival. The winner Hear Me Out is a my new favorite must use app for indie musicians.

Bruce Houghton on 08/15/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

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NIVA and Portland venues stop Live Nation Music Hall, for now

The leadership of NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) travelled to Portland, Maine last week to stand with local venue owners in opposition to a proposed 3,300 capacity Live Nation venue.

Bruce Houghton on 08/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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CARYS: A Case Study in Independent Artist Growth

What is GEO vs SEO? Why GEO is now more important than SEO

GEO is now more important than SEO in marketing. Search engines aren’t what they used to be. AI-generated overviews are stealing the spotlight and reshaping how to get discovered. If you’re relying on keywords and backlinks, you’re already behind, because Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is now the key to getting noticed.

Alana Bonilla on 08/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, music marketing, musician, musicians

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Why booking live shows matter more than ever!

Booking live shows matter more than ever before. Social media may spark attention, but it’s live shows that build real and lasting fans. Learn why performing gigs in the right rooms is still the most powerful move an indie artist can make.

Alana Bonilla on 08/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians

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How to Protect Music From Leaks and Hackers

In today’s digital world, one wrong click could leak your unreleased music or give hackers access to your creative work. From two-factor authentication to phishing traps, learn how to protect music and lock down your content and stay in control.

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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)

Tags: music, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify

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