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Optimize Your Marketing with Bandsintown for Artists webinar TODAY online @ Indie Week

Bandsintown Marketing Manager Rachel Rubin will show how to use the top live music discovery platform’s free artist toolkit and new free email service, during an Indie Week online webinar. Continue reading

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More musicians are canceling or rethinking tours. Here are 6 reasons why

The fact that a growing number of artists are canceling tours and rethinking their touring plans has gotten the attention of both music and mainstream media. The thought of fewer. Continue reading

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Inside a record label vault and how album reissues are created

Andrew Sandoval joins Mike and Jay on a new Music Business Weekly podcast to talk about his decades of experience in creating album reissues and anthologies. He most recently worked. Continue reading

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How syncs boost listener engagement on Spotify

Syncs spike streams of tracks that appear in movies and TV shows, including a flock of new listeners. But once those fans are on Spotify, they explore an artist’s whole. Continue reading

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Labels demand a big increase in TikTok royalties but fear angering their new friend

UMG, Sony and WMG are demanding a major increase in payments from TikTok and their negotiations will affect all songwriters, musicians, and labels. TikTok logged $4 billion in 2021, and. Continue reading

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Songwriters take the win with this Copyright Office ruling

The Copyright Office may have just lifted some weight off the shoulders of songwriters all around by making sure royalties are going to the right people. by Bobby Owsinski of. Continue reading

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5 things I learned during my week without Spotify

Last week I shut off Spotify and spent time exploring its competitors. After all, if Spotify could close its offices for a week, why couldn’t I close what is usually. Continue reading

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Meghan Trainor vs. Sam Smith: Comparing TikTok marketing strategies

Meghan Trainer and Sam Smith both recently released singles that have been hovering all around TikTok. However, each artist took a different approach, leading to different outcomes. Here’s the breakdown.. Continue reading

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How much does Rise really help promote new music on Spotify?

Indie musician and music marketer Brian Hazard shares his experience with the Spotify music promotion service Rise. Keep reading to find out if it’s right for you. by Brian Hazard. Continue reading

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How to make band rehearsals more productive

Band rehearsals generally serve one of three purposes – and chances are you’re squandering this valuable time. by Tony van Veen from the Disc Makers Blog One of the areas. Continue reading

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Instagram: 3 Billion Users and the Rise Of Reels

Why every musician should post on Instagram Reels

If musicians are looking for a place to market and promote themselves, Instagram Reels are a good place to start, and here’s why. by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou Love them. Continue reading

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