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Idlewild on Early Shows, Glastonbury, & Globetrotting : A Handstamp Interview

From Handstamp, an interview with Roddy Woomble, lead vocalist of Scottish band, Idlewild, on life in the Inner Hebrides, the band’s new record, the Bowery Ballroom, and more.

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New Survey Reveals How 87% of Artists Really Use AI

“I use AI as if it was a band of session musicians.” How do most musicians use AI in 2025 for song creation or promotion? Find out here.

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TuneCore Surpasses $5 Billion in Indie Artist Earnings

Independent artist development platform, TuneCore, announced that artist have now earned over $5 billion since the company started.

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Murat Esmer’s The Sound Vault Takes a Hybrid AI and Human Approach to Music Discovery

We sat down with Murat Esmer, founder and editor of The Sound Vault on Substack, to talk about his extensive music curation practice, and how AI helps him assert more. Continue reading

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Catalog Launches to Reclaim the Music Licensing Industry for Artists

Catalog is a new platform that imagines an end to the impossible choice between artistry and the brutal deadlines of visual media.

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From Genuine Story to Repeat Exposure: How Listeners Become Fans

A singer songwriter shares thoughts on how to turn casual listeners into diehard fans, in a way that’s authentic to your artist brand and identity.

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SXSW Music 2026 Deadlines: Submit To Showcase, Discounts, More

Some key SXSW Music 2026 deadlines are fast approaching including the last chance to submit to showcase and some big discounts.

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The Volume of Canceled Gigs Grows Louder Than Ever

With Morrissey and Benson Boone’s recent cancellations due to exhaustion and vocal strain respectively, a growing concern in the music industry around how much is too much…

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Indivisible calls for Spotify boycott over ICE recruitment ads

Indivisible calls for Spotify boycott urging artists and listeners to drop the streamer over ICE recruitment ads appearing on its free tier.

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AI and Music Licensing

AI and the Future of Music Licensing: From Uncertainty to Opportunity

Music supervisors—the people who choose and license songs for film, TV, and ads—are often the gatekeepers to massive exposure for indie songwriters. A single placement can reach millions of new listeners and open career-changing doors. But as AI-generated tracks flood the market, authentic, human-made songs are more valued than ever.

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Bandsintown expands mission to empower Artists with Marketplace

Live music discovery leader Bandsintown continues to expand on its mission to empower artists at all stages of their careers with the launch of the Bandsintown For Artists Marketplace. This first-of-its-kind ecosystem offers independent musicians tools to connect with fans and – unlike most “For Artists” platforms – control their relationship with them.

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