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Independent Musician News Last Week

Tired of Spotify? Having trouble marketing music? Here’s independent musician news last week plus the latest top guides, tools and tips.

Alana Bonilla on 07/19/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music News: GigSalad, Lightroom, new boards @ MVT, LIVE

GigSalad, the online booking platform for event talent, has paid out more than $31.8M to performers in the last 18 months. GigSalad connects private and corporate events with musicians, speakers, performers and bartenders.

Bruce Houghton on 07/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Measure Success as a Musician: What data matters?

You can’t grow what you don’t measure, and that is especially true in today’s music industry. From streaming stats to fan engagement, learn how to measure success as a musician.

Alana Bonilla on 07/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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We asked AI: What are odds of earning a living as a musician?

Hypebot asked ChatGPT, “What are the odds of earning a living as a musician?” After an in depth explanation of the factors that go into success and failure as a musician, the AI chatbot delivered a disturbing answer.

Bruce Houghton on 07/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Tariffs Hit Music Gear Makers First, But Musicians Are Next

Tariffs hit music gear makers first. but they are starting to hit the entire music industry hard. Even if you’re buying American-made, rising import costs on parts mean musicians will soon be paying a lot more.

Alana Bonilla on 07/18/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Breaking Sound, StrmMusic expand Artist Showcases to 100 cities

Emerging artist series Breaking Sound will expand artists showcases into the US and is partnering with global artist accelerator StrmMusic.

Bruce Houghton on 07/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Proven Strategies to Sell More Tickets To Your Next Live Show

Struggling to fill the room? Here are seven proven strategies to sell more tickets to your next live show. While it’s written from the artist’s point of view, the strategies work for venues, promoters and festivals too.

Alana Bonilla on 07/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Grammy Dates and Deadlines

Grammy Awards Dates and Deadlines 2026

The 2026 GRAMMY Awards cycle kicks off with submissions this summer 2025 and wraps up with final votes in early January 2026. With fresh categories and rule changes, this edition brings fresh opportunities and new Grammy dates and deadlines to track.

Bruce Houghton on 07/17/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musician’s Guide to SEO 2025

Want more fans to actually find your music? This easy-to-follow musician’s guide to SEO shows you how get noticed online and grow an audience.

Alana Bonilla on 07/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Analysis of Shifting Dynamics and Music’s Gender Gap

Think women are dominating pop music? This new analysis of shifting dynamics and music’s gender gap may surprise you and show where the industry is actually headed.

Alana Bonilla on 07/17/2025 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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