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Live Music Industry News: Fans ♥ Live, Shrinking Tours & More

This roundup of the latest live music industry news covers topics from a consumer survey on live shows, to UK grassroots dwindling, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 04/28/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp changed default pricing to match new chart rules

Bandcamp changed default pricing for digital music to bring them in line with new industry standards for Luminate, Billboard and other chart reporting eligibility.

Bruce Houghton on 04/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indigenous Musicians Go Viral with Community over Clicks

Artists including Xiuhtezcatl, Geneviève Gros-Louis, and Cecil Tso are redefining success, as they and other indigenous musicians go viral by prioritizing community, cultural roots, and authentic connections over clicks.

Alana Bonilla on 04/28/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify debate, Indies, Heap & More

Episode 246 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 04/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rock Hall 2025 Inductees Full List: Cocker, Lauper, OutKast

​The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025, celebrating a diverse group of inductees that span genres and eras, reflecting the evolving nature of rock and its cultural impact.

Bruce Houghton on 04/28/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Music Business News Last Week: Tours, Superfans, Jobs & More

Things were busy in music business news last week, with the industry asking big questions, fans stepping up to support artists, new superfan-focused tech, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 04/26/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Independent Musician News: Fake Streams, Sync, Singles, More

Last week, our tips, advice and independent musician news covered how to become a better live singer, the true costs of artificial streams, a guide to getting music synced, and more..

Alana Bonilla on 04/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Guide to Meta Ads to Market Music on Facebook and Instagram

Want to turn listeners into loyal fans? This step-by-step Guide to Meta Ads to Market Music on Facebook and Instagram includes how to grow an audience, boost streams, and make every dollar count.

Alana Bonilla on 04/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Top Tours Chart powered by Bandsintown

Hypebot now publishes an exclusive Top Tours Chart of the most popular tours and tour announcements powered by Bandsintown. The Top Tours Chart is based on data from 95 million registered music fans and across its growing tour date distribution network that includes Spotify, Google, Apple, Shazam and more.

Bruce Houghton on 04/25/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Guide to Songwriter Credits + Why Getting Them Right Matters

Getting songwriter credits right is crucial for making sure you get paid and recognized for your work. In this Guide to Songwriter Credits from CD Baby, find out what proper songwriter metadata is, why it’s important and how it can protect your rights.

Alana Bonilla on 04/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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