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Live Music Society grants

Live Music Society adds $710,000 in grants to 24 small US music venues

The nonprofit Live Music Society has awarded $710,000 in much-needed Music Action Grants to 24 small independent U.S. music venues…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/15/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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New Penalties for Artificial Streaming: What Musicians Need to Know

Recent changes at Spotify, Apple Music and other digital service providers introduce new penalties for artificial streaming. Find out how to navigate these changes and protect your music…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/15/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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At Music Biz? Explore the future of Independent Live Music

A panel of in-the-trenches experts will discuss the state and future of independent live music in the U.S. this Thursday at the Music Biz Conference in Nashville. While the top. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/14/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The importance of good Metadata for music discovery and payment

Metadata is the digital information attached to music. So if you want to make music more discoverable with just a few steps, this guide is for you…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/13/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

YOUR MORNING COFFEE: TikTok battles back • AI gives Randy Travis a voice • ‘Genre isn’t dead’ • More

Episode 196 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast is available now…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/13/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Getting It Done – Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music: Albini, .music & More

Last week, our tips and advice for independent, do-it-yourselfers covered the legacy of Steve Albini, .MUSIC deadlines, songwriting splits, Kanye marketing lessons, some of the best mental health resources for. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/11/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Steve Albini: musician, producer and fierce music industry critic

Steve Albini died this week at age 61. Best known as a musician and producer who made records with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey, Robert Plant and hundreds more, he was also a biting critic of the music industry and a fierce advocate for artists…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/10/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Is Groover actually a good marketing tool for musicians?

Groover strives to raise up independent musicians and give them more exposure to industry professionals. But is it too good to be true? Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic digs in to find out…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/10/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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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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