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Getting It Done: Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Last week, our tips and advice for independent, do-it-yourselfers covered Spotify’s New Release Guide, improving your website, a guide to algorithm-free platforms for musicians, and more.

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Why independent musicians need a music publisher

As an independent artist, having a music publisher can make a major difference to your music career. If you are looking to increase your music revenue or want to have. Continue reading

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Spotify’s New Release Guide is a how-to manual for launching new music

Spotify For Artists has compiled its growing marketing toolkit into a New Release Guide, which offers a step-by-step manual for launching new music. The New Release Guide begins with free. Continue reading

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Why Music Merch Matters

Double music and merch sales with one simple hack

A tweak to a setlist routine and some creative product ideas could tremendously boost your merch sales. And what makes it truly genius is how incredibly simple it is. by. Continue reading

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Mastering the Art of Music Curation

Feed.fm music curators discuss how they engage with music and what goes into creating music stations that work for various businesses and use cases. Plus, hear about the latest trends in music as they look ahead to upcoming releases…..

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How to get music featured on popular unofficial playlists

Learn the essential tips to get your music featured on third-party playlists and boost your audience reach. by Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Blog When it comes to third-party playlists, there are. Continue reading

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Four platforms where Algorithms don’t come between Musicians and Fans

Tired of building an audience on social media only to have 2% of your followers ever see a post? Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert explore four music platforms that don’t play the algorithm game…..

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Maximizing your website for Music Sync Licensing

Learn how to make your website more attractive for sync licensing opportunities, boosting your music’s exposure and income…..

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A2IM Libera Independent Music Award winners 2024 [Full List]

A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) crowned the 2024 Libera Award winners at Gotham Hall in New York City on Monday. Here is the full list of winners

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Indie music pioneer Molly Neuman is CD Baby’s new President

Downtown Music has named Molly Neuman as President of its d.i.y. music distribution division, CD Baby, as part of a greater reorganization…..

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