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How musicians can thrive in 2025: Bruce Houghton on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast

Bruce Houghton joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast to discuss what’s ahead for the music industry and how musicians can thrive in 2025. LISTEN & WATCH HERE:

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Netflix will add Music Streaming in 2025 predicts Bobby Owsinski

We asked a few of our favorite new music industry pros to help us identify trends that will drive the music industry this year and Bobby Owsinski offered a bold. Continue reading

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DistroKid Union Petition: 4300 Artists Rally for Workers’ Rights

The DistroKid Union has delivered a petition to DistroKid management signed by more than 4,300 artists and record labels calling on the diy music distributor to reverse a decision to lay off 37 union employees.

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AI Detection of Artists: YouTube and CAA partner

YouTube is joining forces with mega-agency CAA to create tools for AI detection of artists that protect their likenesses and identities.

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Most read posts on Hypebot last week

Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with this week’s most read posts. This music business new roundup range from UMG’s acquisition updates, to SiriusXM putting focus back into car radio, and more…

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Last week’s top Music Business News

A busy week by any definition and music business news was no exception, with moves to reform concert ticketing in turmoil, UMG buying indie powerhouses Downtown and CD Baby, TikTok’s end in the U.S approaching, and more…

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DIY & Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week in DIY & independent musician news, our indie readers tuned into topics like a new affordable SoundCloud subscription, Holiday selfcare, starting a band, the importance of metadata, and more…

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10 Great Musician Websites: Strong Design and Fan Engagement

Looking for inspiration to create the perfect website for your music? Check out these 10 great musician websites that set the standard for design, functionality, and fan engagement.

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Staying Sane and Sober during the Holidays [Eric Mackay]

The holiday season can be a tough time to navigate sobriety, particularly for those of us who spend time at clubs and concerts. “As someone who has been sober for over three and a half years, and with more than 25 years in the music industry,” writes Eric Mackay. “I’ve experienced this struggle firsthand.”

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Ticketing in turmoil as Congress, Live Nation send mixed messages

From Taylor Swift to Oasis, concert ticketing was the focus of more media attention in 2024 than ever. But as the year ends, failed efforts to enact meaningful change by Congress, industry trade groups and the nation’s largest live music company have left concert ticketing in turmoil.

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