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Metal and Hard Rock ticket sales are exploding says Live Nation

Metal and Hard Rock ticket sales grew significantly over the last year, according to Live Nation. Hard rock concerts are up 15% in 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 08/05/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Post-Social Music Marketing? Drake moves beyond TikTok

Post-Social Music Marketing? Drake moves beyond TikTok

Drake released his new single “Which One” without TikTok hype or even a traditional music video, It is still gaining millions of streams. Here’s how this low-key fan-first approach could change the way artists release music. Have we reached the era of post-social music marketing?

Alana Bonilla on 08/05/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Build Global Momentum One Music Micro-Market At A Time

Going global starts by finding the right local scenes. Find out how artists are using glocalization and other tactics to build real fanbases and grow worldwide one music micro-market at a time..

Alana Bonilla on 08/05/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Meets Data: Cherie Hu on Next Era of Industry Intelligence

At the crossroads of where music meets data, Cherie HU and Water & Music are redefining industry analysis through AI data, investment trends, and startup innovation – all while questioning the cultural impact of shifting business incentives.

Alana Bonilla on 08/05/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify raises premium price

Spotify Raises Premium Subscription Price, Stock Closes Up 5%

Spotify raises Premium price in a wide range of global markets after reporting an unprofitable Q2 2025. It’s Spotify’s third price hike in as many years. Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock closed up 5% Monday on the news.

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Instagram restricts going live

Instagram restricts going live to accounts with 1000+ followers

Instagram restricts going live to public accounts with at least 1,000 followers, as of last week. It’s part of a trend among social and music platforms making it harder for new musicians and creators to build a following.

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Spotify, Marketing, FTC, More

This week’s live music industry news roundup looks at how Spotify drives concert ticket sales, an indie venue marketer shares her process, a resurgence in music live streaming and more.

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Singles what is a stream worth

What is a Stream Worth in 2025? [MIDiA Report]

What is a stream worth in 2025? The value of a music stream is shifting as passive listening becomes the norm and streaming revenue plateaus. Check out MIDiA’s recent report on why artists must look beyond stream counts and focus on building genuine fan connections.

Alana Bonilla on 08/04/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FREE Spotify Strategy Masterclass this week from Symphonic

Want to know how smart artists are getting more streams and traction on Spotify? This free masterclass reveals how to use Discovery Mode, Marquee, and Showcase to boost streams, grow your fanbase, and make every release count.

Alana Bonilla on 08/04/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI detection, Spotify boycott, More

Episode 261 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week: Spotify, Dup Data, Apps & More

Catch up on what’s happening in the music business news last week from a new look at the state of Spotify, the songwriter’s changing role, duplicate data’s detriment to the. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/02/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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