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REWIND: Last week’s Top Music Business News

Catch up on what everyone’s talking about with last week’s top music business news from Clio Music Award winners, to an FCC investigation of iHeartRadio, a NIVA SXSW must-attend panel, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 03/01/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music business news, music industry, musician, musicians

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GETTING THINGS DONE: Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week’s top independent musician news included tips and advice on approved ways to promote music on Spotify, Instagram updates and tips, songwriter royalties, vocal production tips, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 03/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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NIVA at SXSW: Live Independent Panel, Showcases & Day Party

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) will host an important Small Stages, Big Impact: Saving Indie Stages for Artists panel and two official parties at this year’s SXSW to amplify the essential role of the live. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bandsintown, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify

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New Music Fintech from Jukebox, Demuzo, Traklib & Amuse

Improving independent artists and labels earn, track and collect royalties as well as access working capital when they need it is the focus of more music tech startups. Here is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2025 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Clio Music Award winners showcase 5 Music Marketing Trends

The recently announced 2025 Clio Grand Music Award winners showcase 5 music marketing trends worth noting, including cultural storytelling and artist-driven campaigns.

Alana Bonilla on 02/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

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TikTok refreshes Desktop App in challenge to YouTube

TikTok refreshes Desktop App, in the latest salvo in its ongoing battle with YouTube.

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

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ASCAP 2024 distributions up 6.5% on record $1.8B revenue

ASCAP, the only remaining non-profit U.S. PRO, delivered a record $1.835 billion in revenue in 2024, a 5.7% increase over 2023 with ASCAP 2024 distributions up 6.5% to $1.696 billion.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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1 week left for NIVA independent State Of Live survey

There’s just 1 week left for indie venues, festivals and promoters to take the NIVA State of Live survey, the first ever independent economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2025 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

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FCC investigates iHeart for Payola. Is Spotify next?

As the FCC investigates iHeart for payola, Chris Castle asks if Spotify will be next over playlist practices and fair compensation.

Alana Bonilla on 02/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: iHeartRadio, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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Clio Music Award winners music marketing trends

Clio Music Award winners: Pearl Jam, Megan Thee, More

The Clio Music Awards winners have been announced for 2025 recognizing creative excellence in music marketing and the use of music in advertising globally.

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: CLIO, Clio Music Award, music business, music industry, music marketing, musician, musicians

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