Hawaii bans ticket scalping after Bruno Mars Fan uproar

Bruno Mars fans have been hit hard by ticket scalpers, with resale prices soaring to thousands of dollars. Now the state of Hawaii bans ticket scalping via new legislation that. Continue reading

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No one should be suprised Spotify beat the MLC: Chris Castle

A judge just threw out the MLC’s lawsuit against Spotify over audio bundling royalties, and no one should be surprised, says attorney and artist advocate Chris Castle. No one should. Continue reading

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How the Ralph Nader of music marketing promotes music

I call Brian Hazard the Ralph Nader of music marketing because he tests strategies and platforms and then shares what works and what doesn’t.

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Instagram Edits takes on TikTok with new Creator Tools App

Instagram Edits challenges TikTok’s CapCut with an app packed with advanced tools, trending audio, and premium features to support creators. Instagram Edits takes on TikTok with new Creator Tools App. Continue reading

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Best Music Conferences to attend in 2025

So many great music conference choices and so little time. This breakdown shares the details so you can decide the best Music Conferences for you to attend in 2025.

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Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris Castle]

As Big Tech pushes for AI innovation, artists are losing ground in the fight to protect their rights and creative work.  Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris. Continue reading

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MLC Spotify lawsuit dismissed, bundled royalties unchanged

UPDATED: A judge has dismissed the MLC Spotify lawsuit over mechanical royalties paid to songwriters and music publishers on subscription tiers bundled with audiobooks. The MLC and Spotify respond.

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Social Media Trends for Musicians: What to track in 2025

Stay ahead in 2025 with the latest social media trends for musicians to track to improve their online presence and maximize engagement. From AI-driven content creation to the rise of niche platforms, these trends will transform how you connect with fans and promote your music this year.

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Pluggnb is music’s fastest-growing genre

Pluggnb is music’s fastest-growing genre, Splice and MIDiA report

Pluggnb is music’s fastest-growing genre on Splice, blending trap, R&B, and gospel into a whole new vibe. Tatiana Cristaso dives into how this sound is shaping the future of music. Continue reading

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Spotify royalties top $60B

Spotify royalties top $60B, sets 1B paid subscriber goal

Last year Spotify paid $10 billion to musicians, songwriters, labels and music publishers. Now, Spotify royalties top $60B over the last decade. $10 billion the highest single one year payout from. Continue reading

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