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It’s time for the breadcrumb approach to social media

What can you do when the audience that you spent months building on social media is no longer available to you because an algorithm changed, fans left the platform for. Continue reading

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Facebook confirms that only 10.6% of fans see your posts, down 29% this year alone

Facebook’s quarterly “Widely Viewed Content” transparency report has confirmed what musicians and marketers already knew: fewer and fewer followers are seeing their posts. Last quarter, just 10.6% of a US. Continue reading

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A musician’s guide to AI graphics [Brian Hazard]

Music marketing master Brian Hazard talks about hot to use AI (artificial intelligence) generated graphics as a musician. by Brian Hazard of Passive Promotion [Also: How to design free cover,. Continue reading

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Musicians ‘missing millions' in PRO royalties

RYLTY helps musicians find missing money

It’s very possible that there is unpaid money owed to you for your music. RYLTY is one of a very small group of companies working on getting artists paid. Nicholas. Continue reading

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Diffusing Music: Trajectories of Sonic Democratization

How TikTok remixes are reviving music from the 2010’s

From the sped-up sound of Nightcore to the slowed-down sound of Slowed & Reverb, simple remixes are helping tracks from the 2010s go viral on TikTok. by Alejandra Arevalo of. Continue reading

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beatBread has $100 Million available to fund indie musicians

Music funding platform beatBread has finalized a $100 million funding agreement with Variant Investments. The startup also raised a $34 million seed round earlier this year. The new $100 million. Continue reading

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Music can be medicine for wellness, health, and performance

Music is a powerful tool. Here are some ways you can use its power for good. by Chris Schreiber of FEED.FM As humans, we intuitively acknowledge the power of music to. Continue reading

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How to leave a legacy with your music

We all want to leave our marks on the world, but it’s just a matter of figuring out how… by Caleb J Murphy of Bandzoogle When you’re on your deathbed, what. Continue reading

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Shorter songs, Pink Floyd, TikTok & Taylor Swift (of course)

Episode 119 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart hosted Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast is live. Episode 119 On this week’s episode of. Continue reading

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Music Marketing Case Study: Developing 3 artists at Vill Vill Vest

Over the course of five months, Chartmetric, Brak, and Vill Vill Vest helped develop Norwegian artists Metteson, Michelle Ullestad, and Slomosa. Here are the insights you can apply to your. Continue reading

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SoundCloud discounts ‘Next Pro’ plan 50%, including unlimited releases

SoundCloud is discounting the first year of its top-tier Next Pro plan 50% for a limited time. Next Pro. normally costs $12.50 per month. Formerly known as ‘Pro Unlimited.’ SoundCloud. Continue reading

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