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Behind the Scenes of Touring: Booking Artist Interviews and Media Access

In a new episode of the Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert dive into one of the biggest hurdles for music journalists and artist teams – booking artist interviews during a tour.

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NIVA State of Live: How US Independent Venues Power Local Economies

Across the United States, independent music venues are doing far more than hosting concerts—they are fueling jobs, tourism, and cultural connection in every community. A new state level reports from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) shows just how vital these spaces are to state and local economies, while also highlighting the challenges threatening their survival.

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Ultimate Music Release Guide

Dropping new music without a strategy is one of the easiest ways to waste your momentum. This all-in-one music release guide walks you through the exact steps top artists use to plan, promote, and profit from every release.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Sales, Spotify + ChatGPT and Sora

Episode 271 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News last week included a Musician’s Guide to Spotify Wrapped, two pieces on live show marketing, the Supreme Court saying no to Live Nation and more.

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Is StubHub doing all it can to police 10% Maine ticket resale cap?

The new Maine concert ticket law is the toughest in America. Enforcing the landmark law will test its effectiveness. But leading ticket resale platform StubHub is not going out of their way to ensure compliance.

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In The Trenches with Bahar Tas of world music venue Drom NYC

An experienced marketer, Bhar Tas began working at the Drom NYC as a volunteer. For the last 18 months she’s served as the Marketing Manager at this seminal New York world music venue.

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Supreme Court snubs Live Nation as multiple cases move forward

The U.S. Supreme Court has has refused to review whether Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s arbitration plan to deal with customer complaints is protected by federal law. The defeat comes as multiple important federal cases against the concert giant move forward.

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Artists announced for ROSTR & Bandsintown EARLY showcase

ROSTR x Bandsintown’s new live showcase EARLY debuts on October 16, 2025 in Los Angeles.

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FTC calls spec tickets deceptive violation of rules

Attorney Chris Castle has argued that selling ghost or speculative tickets “is like “charging consumers for something that doesn’t exist.” As part of resent junk fees rules. the U.S. FTC calls spec tickets deceptive, a violation of rules. and warns against the practice.

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How Bands and Music Venues Can Market Live Shows Like the Pros

Even the best live performances can fall flat if nobody knows they’re happening. Whether you’re a band gearing up for a new release or a venue building your calendar, effective marketing is what turns a good show into a packed house. Learn how bands and music venues can market shows like the pros.

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