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What Spotify For Artists is building in 2026 as payouts top $11B

Spotify For Artists has kicked off 2026 with a state-of-the-union announcement from Charlie Hellman, the platform’s Head of Music. The update reflects on a record-breaking 2025 while outlining a strategic. Continue reading

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Free 24/7 Music Industry Mental Health Hotline Launches

The music industry finally has a 24/7 immediate response system for mental health. Today, Backline, in partnership with Spotify, Live Nation, and Noah Kahan have launched B-LINE – a dedicated crisis support line created exclusively for musicians, music professionals and their families.

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More Than Songs: How To improve the Live Performance Experience

“Fans are paying for proximity to the artist and each other,” writes Carlo Kiksen of The Fanbase Builder. But too often artists are only providing an opportunity to hear their songs live. Kiksen shares some ways to improve the live performance experience for fans that build community and fan loyalty.

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New Wave of Anonymous Musicians Are Thriving On Their Own Terms

A growing number of anonymous musicians are thriving despite – and in part because – they are resisting conventional wisdom to (over)share on social media. By withholding their identities and letting music talk for them, a new wave of elusive artists are building momentum, fanbases, and critical acclaim.

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Audiomack hits 50M monthly active users, adds Artist Pro toolkit

Audiomack now has 50 million monthly active users fueled by 31% year over year growth. Learn how their human-powered curation and Audiomack Pro tools for artists are reshaping independent music discovery and marketing.

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Music Organizations unite to transform Access to Music Education

Leading music organizations and foundations have formed the Music Impact Coalition (MIC) to ensure equitable access to music education for all students. The program launched with a $2 million pilot program in Ohio and North Carolina.

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Could the Holiday Season be the Best Time to Release Music?

When is the best time to release new music? For decades, conventional wisdom is that the music industry shuts down between Thanksgiving and the New Year so don’t release anything then. But is that still true?

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🔥 How Artists Can Turn a Good Live Performance Into an Unforgettable One

You’ve been playing local shows, performing on stage more often, tightening your rehearsals. Now it’s time to really focus on creating something memorable. Let’s talk about it!

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Apple Launches Apple Creator Studio: New Creative Powerhouse for Musicians and Producers

Apple has announced the launch of Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle designed to unify its most powerful creative tools under one roof. For musicians, songwriters and producers, this marks a significant shift in how Apple’s professional ecosystem can be accessed and utilized.

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Best Music Industry Newsletters to Subscribe to in 2026

Here are our top newsletters to keep up with for fast-paced trends, innovative tech advancements, and everything else you need to succeed in music.

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How Fans Can Support Musicians For Free

Most fans know that its not easy being a musician and want to help. But beyond the usual ways including buying tickets and merchandise, how can fans support musicians for free?

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