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Deerhoof leaves Spotify, but not over royalties

Deerhoof leaves Spotify, but not over royalties: Full Statement

Trailblazing indie band Deerhoof leaves Spotify, pulling all of their music off the streamer. Their music will still be available on Apple Music, Amazon Music and other streaming platforms.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Tectonics Startup Competition Opens 2025 Applications

The popular Swimming with Narwhals Music Tectonics Startup Competition has opened applications for 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AI Band Velvet Sundown May Make Real Musicians Want to Quit

All AI band Velvet Sundown has no real members, no social presence, and a fake quote from Billboard, But that has not stopped it from quietly racking up hundreds of thousands of monthly streams. As AI music gets better and more believable, struggling human artists may start wondering if it’s even worth trying.

Alana Bonilla on 07/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI, Superfans, Bud + Music = $0.00

Episode 256 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 256 On this week’s edition of the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Spotify revamps Discover Weekly • Trump claims TikTok buyer • Fake band controversy • Glastonbury • More

MONDAY. 6.30.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Ticket & Scalper Financing Inflates Prices and Excludes Fans

Chris Castle on how ticket and scalper financing inflates prices and make it harder for real fans to buy. As resellers get millions in credit to hoard tickets, fans are left paying more – or missing out entirely.

Alana Bonilla on 06/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Unexpected Rise of Cringe as a Music Marketing Strategy

Cringe content is no longer a liability — cringe is a music marketing strategy. As audiences crave authenticity over polish, artists who lean into awkward, overly earnest moments are breaking through the noise and turning discomfort into streams.

Alana Bonilla on 06/27/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MORE MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Tixel to US • TikTok adds Fan Clubs, taps Rumbelfish • DistroKids starts Spotify video delivery • SymphonyOS AI expands marketing • More

Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 06/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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NIVA '25

NIVA ’25 Day 2: Indie Live Music Community Looks Forward

NIVA ’25 Day 2 was filled with actionable insights, community building and meaningful discussions about the future of independent live music. The annual convention of the National Independent Venue Association continues in Milwaukee through Wednesday.

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Paul Koehler

Paul Koehler: Full-time Drummer AND Major Artist Manager

Paul Koehler is both the drummer for the iconic emo hardcore band Silverstein and a music industry entrepreneur. In addition to touring and recording full-time for the past 25 years,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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