Good, Bad & Ugly for Indie Music in Year-End Report

The there is good, bad, and ugly news for indie music in year-end report from Luminate.

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marketing music on Snapchat

Free Intro to Snapchat Marketing Music Webinar

A free webinar on marketing music on Snapchat with Jon Bonigno, Manager of Snap Music Partnerships will be held today, Thursday, January 16th.

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Diffusing Music: Trajectories of Sonic Democratization

Diffusing Music: Inside Ben Neill’s Vision of Sonic Democratization [Book Excerpt]

Composer/performer and professor Ben Neill is the inventor of the Mutantrumpet, a hybrid electro-acoustic instrument, and recognized as a musical innovator who, as Wired Magazine said, “uses a schizophrenic trumpet to create art music for the people.” His book “Diffusing Music: Trajectories of Sonic Democratization” has just been released.

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Spotify earnings report

Liz Pelly Mood Machine investigation questions Spotify’s financials

The Liz Pelly Mood Machine investigation uncovered troubling questions about Spotify’s financial practices. This must-read piece dives deep into the streaming giant’s integrity, raising concerns that could shake the industry.. Continue reading

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Big Music Business Myth #3: Weird Al’s Spotify Sandwich [Chris Castle]

Streaming royalties can leave artists struggling while platforms profit. Weird Al’s Spotify sandwich revealed the unfair truth behind the numbers, writes Chris Castle. Read Parts #1 and #2 of the. Continue reading

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Streaming myths, Dynamic ticket pricing exposed, TikTok ban nears & More

Episode 231 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE: Episode 231 On this week’s YMC. Continue reading

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Music Business News Last Week

Last week’s Top Music Business News: Spotify exposé, NIVA survey, More

It was a busy week by any definition and the music industry was no exception. To make sure, you didn’t miss anything important we off a roundup of last week’s top music business news.

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music business in 2025

Music Industry Trends 2025: Panel of experts weighs in

Hypebot’s panel of experts weighs in on music industry trends 2025 and how they will shape the business this year.

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AI for music marketing

How to use AI for Music Marketing & Fan Engagement

Explore ways to use AI for music marketing and fan engagement with practical, real-world applications.

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Spotify streamers music business

Big Music Myth #2: Spotify can’t make a profit [Chris Castle]

The common industry myth is that Spotify struggles to turn a profit, but its billion-dollar valuation tells another story, writes Chris Castle. He explores how the streaming giant’s revenue narrative contrasts with its cash flow reality, leaving artists and songwriters shortchanged.

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