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GETTING THINGS DONE: Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week’s top independent musician news included tips and advice on approved ways to promote music on Spotify, Instagram updates and tips, songwriter royalties, vocal production tips, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 03/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Get ISRC Codes to Track Music Revenue

UMG and others are embracing ISNI ID codes, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore the more traditional ISRC codes to track music and ensure you receive the royalties you deserve.

Alana Bonilla on 02/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Kobalt’s KOSIGN: Music Publishing for Independent Songwriters

Kobalt’s KOSIGN, a new platform giving artists and songwriters full control over their royalties and publishing. With global royalty collection and flexible agreements, it could be a game-changer for some music creators.

Alana Bonilla on 02/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Is SMS marketing worth it for musicians, venues of a budget?

Is SMS marketing worth it for musicians, venues on a budget?

SMS or text marketing can deliver strong results, particularly with younger audiences and within certain genres. ​But is SMS marketing worth it for musicians, labels and venues of a tight budget?

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (5)
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Musicians support sustainability with LIVE Green Clauses

LIVE (Live Music Industry Venues & Entertainment), a coalition of 15 live music organizations, has launched LIVE Green Clauses, a green contractual clause template for artists booking contracts.

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Marketing Music on Instagram just got easier

Marketing music on Instagram just easier thanks to new features from playable track snippets in DMs to scheduled messages and group chat QR codes, these updates are perfect for music marketing.

Alana Bonilla on 02/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Craft vs Character: A Problem The Music Industry Must Fix

Craft vs Character: The music industry is trapped in a system that rewards personality over craft, forcing artists to become content creators first and musicians second, writes Mark Mulligan.

Alana Bonilla on 02/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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UMG just assigned 100K ISNI IDs: You need to get one too

Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced its official adoption of ISNI IDs as a global identifier assigned to anyone involved in the creation of intellectual property.

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024

SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024, up 4.9% over the previous year.

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Art of Vocal Production With Prince Charles Alexander

Lean the art of vocal production as Prince Charles Alexander shares insider secrets on working with legends like Biggie and Beyoncé and shaping the next generation of music producers at Berklee Online. Learn his insights on AI, vocal emotion, and making sure you get credit for your work.

Alana Bonilla on 02/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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