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Retailing for Musicians: Harnessing the power of direct-to-consumer sales

With streaming providing less than ideal revenue, direct to fan merchandise sales are a particularly important source of income for those artists who take the time to do it well,. Continue reading

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How to make content production for musicians stress-free

Sharing your music with a larger online audience is amazing, but can also be a daunting task. Here are some ways to take away the stress of creating content as. Continue reading

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Top Indie-Folk, Americana Spotify playlists and trigger cities

Keep reading this study on trigger cities to learn about the importance of different types of Spotify playlists for Indie Folk and Americana artists. By Terry Tompkins, Ulf Oesterle, Charles Alexander from. Continue reading

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On new release Friday, what are pros and cons of releasing music midweek?

Friday is the “official” global new music release day. But finding the sweet spot to release your new music is crucial to its success. Here are a few of the. Continue reading

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How make the most from Black Friday music merch sales

Black Friday is right around the corner, so keep reading to learn how to maximize your merchandise sales this year. A guest post by James Shotwell of Haulixdaily. The busiest. Continue reading

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Who is Aimi what does the $20M it just raised mean for creators and AI-powered music?

Aimi has raised an impressive $20 million in a Series B funding round for its immersive, artist-driven AI-powered music platform. The round was led by Great Mountain Partners, which holds. Continue reading

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LIVE NOW: Free Midem Digital global online conference wraps today

Global music conference Midem is free and online again today with an impressive lineup of speakers, panels, and networking opportunities. This week Midem presented an impressive diversity of programming –. Continue reading

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Music and entertainment have important roles to play in the climate crisis [MIDiA]

The music and entertainment industries and the celebrities that power them must play a role in not just amplifying the climate crisis but also being a part of the solution. Continue reading

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6 tips to guarantee a successful livestream

Putting on virtual performances will keep your fans on their toes, so here are 6 tips on how to create a successful livestream. A guest post by Bobby Owsinski of. Continue reading

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Secret reasons why TikTok users are growing is so fast

TikTok is different from other social media platforms. It has grown immensely in the last few years, and this article will explain why that is. A guest post by Bobby. Continue reading

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Revelator: a blockchain-based digital asset management platform for creative IP

Revelator may be just what you need to get your music career organized and on track. Learn more in this latest indie music business spotlight from A2IM Revelator via A2IM. Continue reading

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