redefining nightlife

How Sober Curiosity and Music Are Redefining Nightlife

Gen Z is changing how we socialize and redefining nightlife by embracing sober curiosity with music leading the way. With a focus on inclusivity and connection, nights out are becoming more about the people, the music, and the memories, not just what’s in your glass.

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Everything You Need to Know About Creating Band Merch

Learn how selling band merch can grow a brand, deepen fan loyalty, and create a steady stream of income that can make performing live profitable.

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live music industry news roundup

Live Music Industry News Roundup: Trump, Ticket Act & More

This week’s live music industry news roundup covers how Trump trade policies are impacting live music, a reintroduced TICKET Act, the most costly concerts of 2025, and more…

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Superfan revenue • NO FAKES Act • a ‘View’ on the Internet • True Tickets • More

Episode 244 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

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live music stocks

Live Music Stocks Pre-Market Trading Monday

This past week, U.S. equity markets rebounded sharply from recent volatility, driven by easing trade tensions and positive earnings reports. But, live music and entertainment stocks underperformed relative to the broader market.​

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independent musician news

DIY and Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week, our tips, advice and independent musician news covered the struggles of earning a living as a musician, how to upgrade your TikTok profile, promote music on Threads, and more..

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Music Business News Last Week

Top Music Business News Last Week

A busy week by any definition and music business news was no exception, with an update on The Ticket Act, MLC investments, songs getting shorter, and more… Top Music Business. Continue reading

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can't make a living as a musician

He tours the world but can’t make a living as a musician

The vocalist for international touring metal band Thy Art Is Murder is leaving the band because he can’t making a living as a musician.

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Threads adds 1M daily

Musician’s Guide to Threads: Conversation and Community

With this Musician’s Guide to Threads learn how build real fan connections, boost engagement, and share your creative journey more authentically.

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How Spinal Tap Changed Volume Controls Forever

As the release of Spinal Tap II nears, we look an hilarious moment in the original film and how Spinal Tap changed volume controls forever.

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