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DIY & Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week in DIY & independent musician news, our indie readers tuned into topics like a new affordable SoundCloud subscription, Holiday selfcare, starting a band, the importance of metadata, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 12/21/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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10 Great Musician Websites: Strong Design and Fan Engagement

Looking for inspiration to create the perfect website for your music? Check out these 10 great musician websites that set the standard for design, functionality, and fan engagement.

Alana Bonilla on 12/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, music website, musician, musicians

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Music Execs share Advice for the Next Generation

Top music execs share advice for the industry’s next generation with popular music business pundit and podcaster Warner Bailey of Assistants vs Agents.

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bandsintown, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify

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Why Metadata Matters: It Can Make or Break a Music Career

Metadata might seem small, but it’s a game-changer for your music’s success. From better discoverability to getting paid on time, here’s why metadata matters…

Alana Bonilla on 12/18/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians, streaming

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SoundCloud Artist subscriptions get much more affordable

Money is almost always tight for most musicians, and SoundCloud has launched an affordable yet robust Artist subscription tier that acknowledges that.

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Soundcloud

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Members Media review: Brian Hazard tests the music marketing platform

Music promo expert, Brian Hazard (aka the Ralph Nader of musician services) does the testing and shares a music marketing platform Members Media review.

Alana Bonilla on 12/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: ad campaign, DIY, DIY musicians, Members Media, music, music industry, music promotion, musician, musicians, social media promotion

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UMG’s Virgin to acquire Downtown Music, CD Baby, Songtrust

Universal Music Group’ Virgin to acquire Downtown Music Holdings, significantly expanding its independent music footprint, for $775 million.

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Downtown, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify, Virgin

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How to Start A Band and Play Live

Everybody starts somewhere… This guide walks you through the essential steps to get a group together and pointed toward success.

Alana Bonilla on 12/16/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians

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Live Music Society shares impact of $1M in funding for small venues

The Live Music Society awarded $1 million in Music In Actions Grants to 58 small US music venues in 2024. As they prepare to open a new round of Music in Action grant applications, the non-profit shared some of the most transformative and impactful projects that this year’s grants made possible.

Bruce Houghton on 12/13/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY musicians, music, music business, music grants, music industry, musician, musicians

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Steven Hill is new A2IM Board Chair

A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) representing over 600 independent record labels, has today announced Steven Hill, Head of North American & Global Marketing at Warp Records, as the new Chair of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors.

Bruce Houghton on 12/13/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

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