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MusixMatch wants a photo ID selfie before adding lyrics for Spotify, Apple, Meta

MusixMatch, which provides lyrics to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Meta, Google, and more, now requires artists and fans who want to add new songs to first upload a selfie with a valid government-issued photo ID…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/09/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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How to find and negotiate the right Music Distribution Deal

DistroKid, CD Baby, TuneCore, Symphonic, The Orchard, Believe, Downtown. The list goes on and on. This guide will help you find what’s right for you…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/09/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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10 ways to make you and your music easier to find online: SEO For Music

Want your band, brand and music to be one of the first things people see when they search online? Then it’s time to learn about SEO (Search Engine Optimization)…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/09/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Just 2 Weeks left to pre-register .MUSIC domains

Just two weeks remain before the May 24th deadline to pre-register a .MUSIC domain. During this period, up to one million domains can be registered for free…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/09/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songtools adds Songfly DIY music ad platform to playlist marketing toolkit

Danny Garcia from Songtools.io joins Michael and Jay on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss their playlist promotion platform, Playlister.club, and their new ad platform, Songfly…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/07/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Getting It Done: The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Last week, our tips and advice for independent musicians covered the TikTok “ban,” Bandcamp, Spotify cutting lyrics, eco-friendly vinyl, marketing your old releases, and more…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/04/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp Friday turns 40 as revenue to Artists and Labels tops $123M

Friday, May 3 marks the 40th Bandcamp Friday, a day when the platform waives its commission on sales and passes it on to artists and labels…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/03/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundCloud expands AI toolkit

SoundCloud enhances Music Discovery with fan-driven Buzzing Playlists

SoundCloud has added Buzzing Playlists, a set of genre-specific playlists featuring songs based on genuine fan engagement. These playlists are available to all users…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Berklee College of Music’s Online Class of 2024: A Testament to Tenacity

Here are six different 2024 Berklee College Of Music’s Online graduates that have had notable and inspirational journeys leading them to commencement day…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/30/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A2IM announces first Indie Week 2024 Panels

A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music) has announced the preliminary panels for its 2024 Indie Week to be held June 10 – 13 at the InterContinental New York’s Times. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/30/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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