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This is GUARANTEED to Hurt Your Music Career

As experienced music marketers, Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert know there while some strategies help some times, there are no guarantees in the music business. But there are things that musicians too often do that can hurt your music career.

Bruce Houghton on 08/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bobby Owsinski’s list of Music AI That Actually Delivers

AI is finally delivering real tools that make music creation faster and smarter. Check out Bobby Owsinki’s list of Music AI that actually delivers. Learn how these breakthroughs are changing how musicians write, produce, and innovate.

Alana Bonilla on 08/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp Friday

New Bandcamp Fridays

Bandcamp Friday returns today, Friday August 1st. On select Fridays, the online music marketplace waives its revenue share, meaning more profits for independent artists and labels.

Bruce Houghton on 08/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Music Livestreaming Is (Still) Important For Artists

The team at music live stream platform Volume look at why music livestreaming is still important for artists. Plus how it can unlock new income and connect with audiences worldwide without the costs of touring.

Alana Bonilla on 07/31/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songwriters get free healthcare access with SONA membership

Songwriters get free healthcare access with a membership in trade group Songwriters of North America (SONA) thanks to a grant from Amazon Music.

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: Live Nation, Dynamic, VOLTA & More

In the latest live music industry news, Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) announced it will release its second quarter 2025 financial results after market hours on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The music business is splitting in two. Here’s why songwriters are reinventing their role

Streaming is falling short for today’s songwriters, and many are choosing to forge their own path instead of waiting for change. MIDiA’s new report shows how a new generation of. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 07/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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In The Trenches with Rachel Hunt of The Grog Shop

In The Trenches with Rachel Hunt of indie music venue Grog Shop

Rachel Hunt is the Marketing Director for independent Cleveland music venues Grog Shop and B-Side Lounge. Her love of music runs deep including a 16 years-and-counting as a non-comm radio DJ. Hunt shares her story as well as what’s working in her daily battle to help fans discover new artists and sell more tickets.

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Build a Fan Community that lasts

Before artists try to make money from superfans, they need to understand what really makes people feel part of a community. These core ideas on how to build a fan community can turn short-term attention into long-term fan loyalty and career growth.

Alana Bonilla on 07/30/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Duplicate Data is Costing Musicians & The Industry Millions

Millions in music royalties are getting lost or payments delayed, and the culprit is often as simple as duplicate data. Find out how messy metadata is quietly choking the music industry and what it will take to finally clean it up.

Alana Bonilla on 07/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI, Super Listeners, RAP Act, More

Episode 260 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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