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X / Twitter alternatives Threads, Bluesky take off

Two Twitter alternatives Threads and Bluesky have each gained tens of millions of followers in the last month or so.

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2024 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Why Metadata Matters: It Can Make or Break a Music Career

Metadata might seem small, but it’s a game-changer for your music’s success. From better discoverability to getting paid on time, here’s why metadata matters…

Alana Bonilla on 12/18/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundCloud Artist subscriptions get much more affordable

Money is almost always tight for most musicians, and SoundCloud has launched an affordable yet robust Artist subscription tier that acknowledges that.

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Members Media review

Members Media review: Brian Hazard tests the music marketing platform

Music promo expert, Brian Hazard (aka the Ralph Nader of musician services) does the testing and shares a music marketing platform Members Media review.

Alana Bonilla on 12/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Top album not on Spotify • ‘Hits Without Stars, Stars Without Hits’ • Overanalyzing Spotify Wrapped • More

Episode 227 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Start A Band and Play Live

How to Start A Band and Play Live

Everybody starts somewhere… This guide walks you through the essential steps to get a group together and pointed toward success.

Alana Bonilla on 12/16/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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DIY & Independent Musician News Last Week

This week in DIY & independent musician news, our indie readers tuned into topics like how to make more money on tour, make the most of the year end and. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 12/14/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Society small venue grants

Live Music Society shares impact of $1M in funding for small venues

The Live Music Society awarded $1 million in Music In Actions Grants to 58 small US music venues in 2024. As they prepare to open a new round of Music in Action grant applications, the non-profit shared some of the most transformative and impactful projects that this year’s grants made possible.

Bruce Houghton on 12/13/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Most popular SiriusXM channels and how to submit music

This week SiriusXM decided to buck industry trends, pull back on streaming and concentrate on in-car satellite broadcasting. So this Hypebot Flashback Friday resurfaces a perennially popular post sharing the most popular SiriusXM channels and how to submit music.

Bruce Houghton on 12/13/2024 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Best Gift Ideas of Musicians

Searching for the perfect gift for the music-lover in your life? Explore this curated list from our friends a Symphonic of useful gadgets and gift ideas for musicians.

Alana Bonilla on 12/13/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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