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Record Store Day 2025 date

Record Store Day 2025 date announced

Record Store Day has announced the date of its 2025 annual edition.

Bruce Houghton on 01/08/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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RIIZE and Seunghan: When artists take fan feedback too far

The recent RIIZE and Seunghan controversy shows what can happen when artists take fan feedback too far. Discover how catering to superfans sparked debate and what it means for fan-artist. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/07/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Make Money on Vinyl record sales: How to recoup your investment

Wondering if pressing vinyl is worth the investment? Learn how much you can make back from pressing and selling your records directly to fans, plus key insights on profit margins and sales strategies.

Alana Bonilla on 01/07/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Robert Plant earned $8 million in songwriter royalties last year alone

Robert Plant earned $8 million in royalties in 2024 from his music publishing companies alone. The sizable payout underscores the timeless power of Led Zeppelin’s legendary catalog.

Alana Bonilla on 01/07/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Business News: Wasserman raids WME • Slone to UAA • new ECE partner • Indie Bible discount • Klvr

In the lastest live music business news, Wasserman Music raided WME to add Kevin Shivers, James Rubin, and Cristina Baxter. Shivers and Rubin will join the live music Leadership Team.

Bruce Houghton on 01/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Merlin shares ‘state of independent music’ in email to staff

Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota sent out a New Year’s ‘state of independent music’ memo to staff that serves as a recap of 2024 and a look ahead both for the company and the entire independent music sector.

Bruce Houghton on 01/07/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Marketing Strategies To Stop In The New Year

Say goodbye to five outdated music marketing strategies and get ready to level up in 2025. From ditching pre-saves to embracing smarter, more authentic ways to connect with fans, here’s how to stay ahead in the music industry.

Alana Bonilla on 01/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Chris Castle: Trends driving the Music Business in 2025

In this Hypebot exclusive, artist advocate, blogger and attorney Chris Castle joins our select group of industry leaders sharing their perspective on trends driving the music business in 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 01/06/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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As more K-Pop Artists go solo, learn why

BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ is the latest success in the ongoing trend as more K-Pop artists go solo and forge their own paths both within the genre and on the global stage.

Alana Bonilla on 01/06/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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4 Life Hacks For Musicians and Music Pros [Bobby Owsinski]

Bobby Owsinski shares four life hacks for musicians and music industry professionals that will boost your career and help you reach goals faster.

Alana Bonilla on 01/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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