March 13, 2025
Promotion is what gets people listening

Promotion is what gets people listening

Why Releasing Singles Matters (And How to Do It Right) – Part III

DIY Musician

You’ve recorded your song, planned the release, and now it’s out in the world. But dropping a single isn’t enough—promotion is what gets people listening.  The real work starts after release day. Without a solid marketing plan, even the best songs can get lost in the shuffle. In this final part of the series, we’ll break down the best ways to pr…

The $55M Deadmau5 Blueprint For Indie Artists

Top Music Attorney

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle, and Show/Music Producer, That Orko discuss Deadmau5’s recent $55 million catalog sale. Which includes and the Mau5trap label catalog. They break down what this means for artists looking to sell their own catalogs, how deals like this are structured, and the ke…

Running a Spotify campaign with Instagram & Facebook ads? John, an indie artist shares 3 quick ways

John Gold

Visit John Gold’s YouTube for free tips and explore Spotify Growth Switch to grow your streams fast! Copy and paste the URL below into your browser!👇👇 https://hypeddit.krtra.com/t/AqFUcijBvkYf…

The Mike Tyson Method: Make Music Fans Obsessed Instantly

Smart Rapper

🔎 … In this Deep Dive: ✅ How to make the industry FEAR your presence ✅ The power of aggression & strategy in building a brand ✅ Why artists who hesitate get knocked out of the game ✅ How to develop a fearless, take-no-prisoners mentality in music ✅ How Tyson’s ability to command attention = music marketing genius ✅ Why consistency & discipline …

My Journey as an Entrepreneur

Q Music

– Comment “Playlist” if you want a free list of Spotify Playlist Curators. #qmusic #qmusicco #musicdistribution #musicpromo #musicpromotion #musicmarketing #marketing #hiphopplaylists #playlist #playlistcurator…

Find Your Hit Song with Ads 📈

SymphonyOS

Save money and test your music before running ads!…

The Future is Female!

Symphonic Distribution

🚨 The future is female! 🚨 These rising artists are shaking things up and bringing a whole new vibe to the music scene. 🎶✨ Don’t sleep on them—save this, share it, and drop a 🔥 if you’re here for the next wave of women making moves! #TheFutureIsFemale #EmergingArtists #WomenInMusic #NewMusic #MusicDiscovery Read more here: https://bit.ly/43wBn…

How to boost your Instagram reach in 2025: A complete guide

RouteNote Blog
Looking to expand your audience on Instagram? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your reach, connect with new fans, and grow your music career as an artist…

Spotify is trumpeting big paydays for artists – but only a tiny fraction of them are actually thriving

musicindustry

The company’s latest Loud & Clear report – a relatively transparent look into a closed-off industry – shows just how skewed financial success is in music Since 2021, Spotify has published its Loud & Clear report, corralling data points to show how much money is being earned by artists on the streaming service. There is much talk of “transp…

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Curtiss King TV

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My Music Row Story: BBR Music Group/BMG’s Katie Kerkhover

musicrow

Joining BMG in 2020, Katie Kerkhover currently serves as SVP, A&R, North America, a position […] The post My Music Row Story: BBR Music Group/BMG’s Katie Kerkhover appeared first on MusicRow.com. …

France’s recorded music revenues reached $1.1bn in 2024, up 7% YoY

Music Business Worldwide

The growing popularity of music streaming and a boost from the Paris Olympics propelled France to a large increase in music exports Source…

Cómo correr tu negocio musical

Seed Academy

Cómo correr tu negocio musical  Asegúrate ver ver la entrevista completa en nuestro canal. Síguenos para más. #industriamusical #abogadodemusica #negociodelamusica #musicbusiness #empresariomusical…

Kate Nash Calls Out Major Labels | Musicians’ Union #shorts

The Musicians Union

Kate Nash is right! Why are major record labels profiting in the millions while musicians are struggling to make a living? It’s time to #FixStreaming Do you agree? Share this video #Musicians #MusiciansOfTikTok #MusiciansUK #KateNash #TradeUnion #MusiciansUnion #UnionStrong #KeepMusicLive…

Many listeners are calling this our BEST episode of Three Sides of the Coin ever!

Music Biz Weekly Podcast

Many listeners are calling this our BEST episode of Three Sides of the Coin ever! #kiss #kissarmy #threesidesofthecoin #genesimmons #paulstanley #petercriss #acefrehley #podcast #tommythayer #ericsinger #teamkiss #short…

Spotify Loud & Clear: $10B, Global Fandom & A Year of Change

Hypebot

Spotify’s new Loud & Clear transparency report shows payments to the music industry of $10 billion in 2024, half of which went to independents. It’s the first L&C since Liz Pelly’s expose of streaming and the inner workings of Spotify as well as significant changes in who the streamer pays and how payments are calculated. The post Spotify Loud &a…

Free music distribution?

Music Industry

I’ve seen many artists say it’s not worth paying to get their music on platforms since some distributors offer that service for free. In my experience, whenever they say it’s “free,” they actually take a percentage of your royalties, and their support system is terrible. Is it worth it? Or is it better to invest in a good distributor th…

Half of Spotify’s Royalties Are Going to Indie Artists

The Hollywood Reporter
The company confirmed in a new report that it paid $5 billion to the independent music sector in 2024…

The Struggle of Independent Artists in the Age of Streaming Giants

Canary
The emergence of various streaming platforms has greatly transformed the music business. However, independent artists have certainly experienced challenges…

Behind The Campaign: Rod Wave

Music Ally

US rapper Rod Wave released Last Lap, his sixth studio album in as many years, in October 2024. According to Wave, this album is the end of the first chapter of his career and fans should expect a change in gear thereafter. Jacob Passick (director of digital marketing at Alamo Records, part of Sony Music […] The post is from Music Ally. …

The business of music: How independent artists are becoming entrepreneurs
London Loves Business

Contemporary artists are not only musicians, but also business people. The absence of record labels sponsoring promotional activities, distribution, or financial services forces artists to address multiple issues at once…

NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Winter 2025

News Archive – Music Business Association

The Music Business Association is home to a growing community of 400+ global companies, all working in collaboration to support the financial growth of our industry at large and to create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the latest companies to join our Association this winter: 2 Doors Management/2DM MusicLocation:…

Leeds music marketing agency bolsters team

Insider Media

Leeds marketing agency One Nine-Nine, whose clients include DJ and author Annie Mac and Oscar-winner Riz Ahmed …

Why She Couldn’t Stay

48 Laws Music Marketing

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Lake Catholic presents “Little Women the Broadway Musical” | Young Thespians

Music Industry News

… “Little Women the Broadway Musical” on the Lake Catholic … a music director for various local productions. “This musical truly … has it all — a captivating story, enchanting music, … by Christy Seymour with musical direction by Ashley Nelling. … …

Annual Texas Country Music Festival Lone Star Jam “On Pause” in 2025

American Songwriter

Legendary Texas country music festival Lone Star Jam won’t take place this year. Organizers explained why in a heartfelt statement. The post Annual Texas Country Music Festival Lone Star Jam “On Pause” in 2025 appeared first on American Songwriter. …

ACUMEN MUSIC, A HYBRID ARTIST CONSULTING & LABEL SERVICES COMPANY, IS LAUNCHED BY ANTONY BLAND, DAVID SURNOW, MATT MESSER, JOHN MATHIASON & GEOFF SIEGEL

musicconnection

Music industry veterans Antony Bland, David Surnow, Matt Messer, John Mathiason and Geoff Siegel today announced the launch of their new hybrid artist and label services consulting company, Acumen Music. Unlike a management company or record label, Acumen Music offers a flat-fee model and implements a wide array of offerings that are in line with …

SongCast New Music – Week of March 17, 2025

SongCast Music Distribution Blog

Welcome to the SongCast New Music Showcase!  Every week, we give you a sampling of new music that we have recently added to our distribution network.  Follow us on Spotify for weekly playlists of the best new indie music from around the world! Click here for this week’s New Music Playlist! Check out this YouTube promo vide0 for a  Continue Readin…