July 17, 2025
Insider Tips for Sync Success

Insider Tips for Sync Success

How to Get Your Music Placed in Film & TV: Advice from a Top Music Supervisor

MUBUTV

How to Get Your Music Placed in Film & TV: Advice from a Top Music Supervisor Unlock the world of music supervision with Grammy and Emmy-winning music supervisor Steven Gizicki! In this episode, Steven shares the biggest shifts in sync licensing, the realities of a career as a music supervisor, and how global streaming is reshaping opportunities …

do this one thing for your social strategy for artists and it’ll change your trajectory, guaranteed

simpl. music marketing

do this one thing for your social strategy for artists and it’ll change your trajectory, guaranteed #musicmarketing #indiemusician #musiciansoftiktok…

Boost Collective Review: Real Streams or Bots?

Giovanni Bottan

In this video, I give you a full, honest review of Boost Collective — a music marketing platform that claims to grow your Spotify streams using real ads instead of bots or fake playlists. I ran a real campaign (no sponsorship, no affiliate links) to test their service and tracked the results using Spotify for Artists. If you’re an independent art…

Built the Label? You Forgot the Part That Makes Money!

Music Money Makeover Show

You built the label… but the money’s still not showing up. In this video, I’ll show you the part you forgot: the system. I’m breaking down the 3 moves that turn your label into a real business—how to acquire ownership, license your music for leverage, and build a system that pays you while you sleep. If you’re tired of feeling official but staying…

Maestro Unpacked: From Prompt to Campaign

SymphonyOS

Maestro Unpacked: From Prompt to Campaign Live walkthrough with Symphony CEO Megh Vakharia Tired of guessing what to do next with your marketing? In this live session, we’re unpacking Maestro — the AI assistant that turns your ideas into full campaigns. ✅ See how creators are using it to grow ✅ Real prompts, real walkthroughs ✅ What’s new, what’…

Music Money Battle: YouTube, Spotify & Beehiiv Showdown

Pay Us No Mind

Music Monetization, it’s a puzzle indie artists struggle to solve. YouTube and Spotify are the major players but I think Newsletters are the future and here I breakdown why. Beehiiv – 20% Off for 3 Months: https://payusnomind.info/shrt/6e9c67 Free Download Ultimate Indie Artist’s Guide: Tools You Need, Lies You Don’t https://payusnomind.info/sh…

What steps did you take to get there?

Q Music

What steps did you take to get there? – Comment “How” if you are wondering how to get more money from your music #musicians #musicmarketing #musicadvice #explore…

10 Tips for Handling Burnout in the Music Industry

That Eric Alper

The music industry can be thrilling, but it can also be exhausting. Long nights, constant pressure to produce (social media, all the time.

Struggling on Spotify? Here’s Why 99% of Artists Miss Out—And How You Can Win. Watch till the end!👇

John Gold

Get free tips on growing your streams fast! Visit John Gold’s YouTube and check out Spotify Growth Switch. Copy and paste the URL below into your browser! 👇👇 https://hypeddit.krtra.com/t/v8d4cK7pEFYf…

UMG’s Aggressive TAKEOVER Of The Indie Music System

Top Music Attorney

🟢 Free Sell Before You Stream Checklist: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sellbeforeyoustreamchecklist 🟢 Free Case Evaluation: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/freecaseevaluation> 🟠 Say Hi On IG https://instagram.com/topmusicattorney In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses how the UMG …

Pharrell on the Importance of Ownership

UnitedMasters

We dug into the archives for this one 📁 In conversation with Steve Stoute in 2021 at SelectCon, Pharrell talked about the power of ownership and why it’s so important that you’re the person who owns your art. A reminder that rings louder than ever 4 years later at a time when his friends and close collaborators Clipse encountered label trouble…

How To Book A Small Music Venue [VIDEO]

Hypebot

Small music venues are where musicians first hone their craft and connect with an audience. But despite their key role on the music ecosystem, booking a small venue is hard. This video and the accompanying materials offer a free crash course in how to book a small music venue. The post How To Book A Small Music Venue [VIDEO] appeared first on Hyp…

Heads up… YouTube is Finally Demonetizing Inauthentic AI Music and Videos https://midnightrebels

Michael Brandvold Marketing | Facebook

Heads up… YouTube is Finally Demonetizing Inauthentic AI Music and Videos https://midnightrebels.com/youtube-is-finally-demonetizing-inauthentic-ai-music-and-videos/#google_vignette #musicmarketing #albumpromotion #tourpromotion #michaelbrandvoldmarketing #contentstrategy #digitalstrategy #musicbizweeklypodcast #musicbiz YouTube is Finally Demo…

Offers We Wish Every Artist Knew About

Full Stack Creative

SHOWNOTES: https://indepreneur.io/episode383 Many artists hear “offers” and think pre-saves and merch bundles, but that’s barely scratching the surface… In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa kick off a new series exploring offers that every artist should know about but most don’t use! From free offers that build your fan list to sm…

Congress Quickly Proceeds With Plans to Cut Funding for NPR and PBS — Senate Procedural Vote Expected Today

Digital Music News

The Senate side of the U.S. Capitol. Photo Credit: Scrumshus Said deadline will mark 40 days since the House approved $9.4 billion in cuts, which, one last-minute modification later, now involve approximately $9 billion in spending. The reduction resulted from the exclusion of $400 million destined for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Rel…

Music Distribution Guide: How to Distribute Your Music in 2025

DIY Musician

DIY music distribution is a game-changer for independent artists looking to self-release music. In this blog, we’ll provide a detailed step-by-step overview of the music distribution process to help ensure your music goes live accurately, smoothly, and on time. A trusted distributor since 1998, CD Baby has provided over 2 million artists with a o…

Kohl Almire Launches Under Color

musicrow

Following seven years of experience in artist management, A&R and digital marketing, Kohl Almire […] The post Kohl Almire Launches Under Color appeared first on MusicRow.com. …

Catch an immaculate vibe 🤙 We’re stoked to welcome @thelagoonsmusic …

onerpm | Instagram

Catch an immaculate vibe 🤙 We’re stoked to welcome @thelagoonsmusic to the #ONErpmFam! 🌊 Consisting of brothers @joey_selan and @ryanselan, the duo first gained recognition for their dreamy sound and production, releasing “Gems” EP in 2016. They additionally write, produce, and perform everything themselves channeling DIY artistry with seasoned…

Too Big to Prosecute? Why AI’s Use of Search Data Demands Urgent Scrutiny by @HawleyMO

musictechpolicy

The Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism is holding a hearing tomorrow (July 16) entitled “Too Big to Prosecute?: Examining the AI Industry’s Mass Ingestion of Copyrighted Works for AI Training”. The Subcommittee Chair Senator Josh Hawley is a leading opponent of the AI moratorium safe harbor and the hearing coul…

Trying to get more women into Touring!

Music Industry

I’ve been running some workshops recently to try to help get more women into jobs in touring (I’m a guitar tech with 15+ years touring experience). I’m taking some time right now to try to help those who have already taken the workshops, with more of a mentoring situation, but I’m going to set up some more workshops for late August/September. Is t…

Intercept Music Marks Successes with Indie Hip Hop Labels Afimi Music and Viral New …
24Hip-Hop

San Francisco, CA – Intercept Music is disrupting the indie music marketing and digital distribution game for hip hop labels and independent artists who are looking to expand their streams and boost their profits…

‘Success is building something that outlasts hype.’

Music Business Worldwide

MBW’s Trailblazers series meets Justin Garza, founder of talent management company, the Dream Adopters Source…

Halfway through 2025 and these new podcasts have kept us hooked…

Spotify for Creators (@spotifyforcreators) | Instagram

Halfway through 2025 and these new podcasts have kept us hooked…

An AI-generated band got 1m plays on Spotify. Now music insiders say listeners should be warned
The Guardian
The Velvet Sundown released two albums before admitting their music, images and backstory were created by AI.

Listen to our Summer Anthems Playlist!

Symphonic Distribution

Soak up the sun here // https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2UgxG4PIfLokBgsPUbbPeY Reach more listeners, boost revenue, and grow your career with Symphonic /// https://symphonic.com/ 🚀 Subscribe for more videos like this: http://bit.ly/2medpJw We post weekly tips and resources for artists, labels, and music creators. 👉 Don’t forget to like, co…

Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections
The Conversation

Was the recent Velvet Sundown phenomenon a great music and media hoax, a sign of things to come, or just another example of what’s already happening ?

Sony Music firmó alianza histórica con Alofoke. Molusco y Chente, ¿pa’ cuándo?

Seed Academy

¿Quieres que te ayudemos personalmente? Escríbeme por Instagram → https://bit.ly/ig_alexiomar Si eres nuevo en este canal, soy Alexiomar Rodríguez. Abogado de música y entretenimiento, fundador de Flou (software para contratos musicales) y de Seed Academy (escuela online de music business en español). Ayudamos a artistas y empresarios musicales …

Fake Vocals and New Styles: AI’s Potential Influence on the Music Industry Tech News Briefing
The Wall Street Journal
The rise of artificial intelligence could reshape the music business just as it has sparked headlines and fear around the corporate world.

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48 Laws Music Marketing

WANT FREE MONEY? 👉 Join me on Chime and get $100. https://chime.com/r/vallemondgerman1?c=s If you’re an artist looking for a music publishing deal that won’t take a massive cut, I’ve got something for you! Music Publishing offers artists like you a fair shot at success. Use my link to get a special discount on the commission they take: 👉 Sign u…

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ONErpm US

#DissectTheSong #ONErpmFam #BaltazarLora #EseVestido 👗 #indie #latinmusic…

Music industry calls for greater AI transparency from DSPs after The Velvet Sundown controversy

RouteNote Blog

The Velvet Sundown has been drawing a lot of attention lately. Approaching almost 1.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, this mysterious “band” seemed to come out of nowhere- dropping tracks, racking up streams, all without an online presence. Initial conversations focused on whether they were an AI-generated band or a clever streaming…

Original Rock Reviews Ken Holt’s “You Don’t Have to Stand”

Record Label, Artist Management, Music Publicity

The Future of What Episode #258 — The Impacts Of The Current PRO System On Small Venues

News Archive – Music Business Association

In this episode, we discuss the motivations behind NIVA’s letter to the US Copyright Office in conversation with Tobi Parks of the National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF). Tobi disputes the narrative that licensees are just trying to cut costs, explaining how the current PRO system, combined with a lack of education provided to licensees and…

Unleashing the Power of Music Videos: How YouTube Musicians Can Transform Their Marketing Strategy with Impactful Video Content

Cammo Network

In today’s digital world, music videos are not just an afterthought; they are essential to a musician’s marketing strategy. For artists…

Listen to our Summer Anthems Playlist!

Symphonic

Soak up the sun here // https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2UgxG4PIfLokBgsPUbbPeY Reach more listeners, boost revenue, and grow your career with Symphonic /// https://symphonic.com/ 🚀 Subscribe for more videos like this: http://bit.ly/2medpJw We post weekly tips and resources for artists, labels, and music creators. 👉 Don’t forget to like, co…

Administrator’s report reveals the background to Roxi’s buyout

Music Ally

Music-streaming and karaoke service Roxi recently went through a management buyout led by CEO Rob Lewis. Now there are more details. The post is from Music Ally. …

Sexy Zebras: El Secreto de la Renovación en la Música y la Vida 💡

Music Business Academy

Gabi de Sexy Zebras nos comparte su visión sobre la importancia de la renovación y la adaptación constante. Para una banda y en la vida, es crucial afrontar nuevos retos y no aferrarse a lo que ya no funciona. ¡Como cambiar la decoración de tu salón para que se sienta nuevo! ¿Qué reto reciente te ha obligado a reinventarte? ¡Comparte tu experienc…

Release Yourself Radio Show 1239

Release Yourself

Release Yourself with world renowned DJ, Producer, Radio and Podcast host Roger Sanchez. More Roger Sanchez on http://rogersanchez.com Roger Sanchez Live In The Mix from Chinois, IbizaTracklist currently unavailable*Please note this show may contain curse words and offensive language* …