June 14, 2025
Not just surviving but thriving in uncertain times

Not just surviving but thriving in uncertain times

Advice for Musicians During Uncertain Times

Disc Makers Blog

By Disc Makers’ Author Tony van Veen Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Today I want to discuss what my 30 years in business have taught me about not just surviving — but thriving — in uncertain times. When thinking about the current state of affairs, a couple of items are first and foremost on my mind. Number one, what impact will tariffs have…

How Sammy Arriaga Made $250k Selling Music NFTs

Andrew Southworth

Sammy Arriaga is a country / Latin artist that was dropped by Sony, grew to 1 Million Spotify streams per month organically and made over $250k selling music NFTs. In this interview we talk about how he did it. Sammy’s site: https://www.sammyarriaga.com/> 🚀 Spotify Growth Machine Course: https://geni.us/SpotifyGrowthMachine 🏆 Hire us to run you…

Every Great Artist Was Once Where You Are.

SmartMusicBusiness

Take The Spotify 5 Day Challenge https://www.10xyourfanbase.com Download Ebook Playlist Profits https://smartmusicbusiness.com/playlistprofitsbook Download The Song Launch Checklist https://www.smartmusicbusiness.com/book Read Spotify Profits 2.0 https://smartmusicbusiness.com/get-spotify-profits…

🎯INDIE ARTISTS, how do you usually promote your new music? Share your answer in the comments!👇

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…

Music Branding: Discover Your Unique Sound & Aesthetic!

MusicTube Marketing

Many think branding is about colors and images, but it’s about feelings. How do people feel around our music? Comfort? Excitement? Suspense? That feeling is our brand. Worksheets available to help identify your unique brand. #MusicBranding #MusicMarketing #BrandIdentity #MusicBusiness #ArtistBranding #MusicAesthetic #SoundBranding #BrandStrategy #…

LIVE | Timbaland’s AI Label | Marketing Made Easy | Ask A Lawyer | Music Industry Podcast

Top Music Attorney

Get On My Newsletter For Updates: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/ 🟢 Get All My Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/tmainsider> MY NEW REMIX ALBUM: https://www.misskrystle.com/saytomeremixes Watch My New Music Video: https://youtu.be/qrkWrnN2FI8?si=MlA93p3bXXaDX7UZ In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entert…

I Wasted $10,000 on Music Promo – Don’t Do This!

Smart Music Business Podcast

Take The Spotify 5 Day Challenge https://www.10xyourfanbase.com  Download Ebook Playlist Profits https://smartmusicbusiness.com/playlistprofitsbook  …

Don’t just release it: How to launch music strategically

Hypebot
Dropping a song and hoping for the best won’t cut it anymore. Learn how launch music strategically, turn it into a real event that grabs attention and grows a fanbase…

Musicians, please DON’T go viral.

Musformation // Jesse Cannon

You can go too viral, and I have proof! Where’s the threshold of TOO much attention?…

E ULTIMATE RAP LYRIC COURSE, THE ADVANCED SONGWRITING COURSE AND MUC…

Why I Stopped Caring What People Think About My Music

L.Dre

A lot of us hold back from sharing our music because we’re scared of what people might think. I’ve been there. This is how I stopped caring and why it changed everything. Schedule a call with me → https://prodbyldre.com/pages/1-on-1-coaching Stream my music → https://www.lofidre.com/music Connect with me → https://lofidre.komi.io _______________…

Don’t gaslight MPs warns Caroline Dinenage as she says ministers have got into a “terrible pickle” over AI

CMU | the music business explained

Attempts to get AI transparency provisions into the Data Bill currently going through Parliament could come to an end this evening after the House Of Commons yet again rejected proposals added to the bill by the House Of Lords.  However, that does not mean debates around AI transparency will stop, warns Caroline Dinenage, Chair of Parliament’s Cul…

How AI is transforming music promotion for independent artists

One Submit

If you’re an independent artist trying to cut through today’s crowded digital noise, you know the pain of pouring your heart into a track…

Posts in YouTube Shorts: New Updates for Creators

Veefly

YouTube has rolled out a new feature. While scrolling, you will see posts in the Shorts feed. This feature will allow viewers to see posts while watching shorts. Let’s explore this feature further and how it can impact a creator. YouTube will now display the community post directly in the Shorts feed. While scrolling through Shorts, you will se…

How to Boost Your Chances of Getting Your Music Reviewed

The Musicians’ Union
The demise of print media and the rise of online magazines has prompted some MU members to question how best to submit your music for review. Here are some key tips on who to pitch to, how to find them and what to send…

Garage Paradise Wants Your Sound!

Urban Dubz | Facebook

Garage Paradise Wants Your Sound! We’re now taking track submissions for our label. Think you’ve got the next banger? Send your demos to: music@jeremysylvester.com Let’s make waves together. @garageparadiseuk …

How Artists Can Get The Most Out of Major Labels | The Music Industry Podcast

Burstimo

Marwen and Claudia from Maison Riche join us for another episode of The Music Industry Podcast, they are celebrating another success by signing their artist to a major label. The Music Industry Portal: https://www.musicindustryportal.com/…

The ASCAP Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary

musicconnection

(L-R): Justin Paul, Paul Williams, Stephen Schwartz, Chandrika Tandon, Emily Bear, Benj Pasek, Nicole George-Middleton The ASCAP Foundation announced that, on Tuesday, June 10, it “celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the New York City home of Tony-winning composer Adam Guettel (Floyd Collins, The Light in the Piazza, To Kill a Mockingbird, Days of …

The Ownership Economy: Why It Took 7 Years to Build a Web3 Platform for the Music Industry

For The Love Of Bands

When I first encountered blockchain technology, I saw it as the antidote to digital feudalism—a system where tech giants build walled gardens, harvest user data, and capture all the economic value while communities create the actual content. The promise was revolutionary: technology that could flip this model, making users the owners rather t…

How AI can help the live music business

IQ Magazine

A report from Innovation Mapping for the European Music Sector (IMEMS) highlights relevant AI tools for the sector.

Live Nation says it will spend $1bn on 18 venues in the US

Music Ally

Live Nation is opening its wallet again to the tune of $1bn. That’s how much the company says it plans to invest in 18 venues. The post is from Music Ally. …

#Discover #PVRP #Music “Sharks (feat

PVRP Music | Facebook

#Discover #PVRP #Music “Sharks (feat. Jelly Roll, Big Sean)” by Lil Wayne, Jelly Roll, Big Sean https://t.co/XGOpWhjiQ7 #pvrp #edm #music pvrpmusic.com…


26 new Live Music Society grants to small venues top $765,000

Hypebot

Live Music Society has announced a new round of grants to 26 small performance venues. Recipients of these Music in Action Live Music Society grants will cumulatively receive $765,500 to support innovative li programming. The post 26 new Live Music Society grants to small venues top $765,000 appeared first on Hypebot. …

Alexa Plus now has more than a million users

RouteNote Blog

Amazon announced back in February that its voice assistant would receive an AI-powered upgrade, alongside an Early Access launch for March earlier this year. Now, Amazon’s Alexa Plus has reached over one million users, according to The Verge. This is up from just the few hundreds of thousands who had access last month, and Reddit user…

Dwindling ticket sales and cancellations: What’s behind the decline of music festivals https://www

Michael Brandvold Marketing | Facebook

Dwindling ticket sales and cancellations: What’s behind the decline of music festivals https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/01/entertainment/music-festivals-cancellations-pitchfork-cec #musicmarketing #albumpromotion #tourpromotion #michaelbrandvoldmarketing #contentstrategy #digitalstrategy #musicbizweeklypodcast #musicbiz Dwindling ticket sales and can…

Jin Reveals Interest in Collaborating with Bruno Mars During …

muzicpromotionclub | Instagram

Jin Reveals Interest in Collaborating with Bruno Mars During Puppy Interview “I think it would be so much fun — I’m a big fan of his,” Jin said. BTS star Jin sat down with a pack of playful puppies for a brand-new episode of BuzzFeed’s The Puppy Interview, released on June 10. While cuddling the adorable pups, Jin opened up about his highly anti…

Analyzing Hitmakers: What Makes the Greats Great / Episode 217

Made It In Music Podcast

In this episode of the Made It In Music Podcast, Seth Mosley and X O’Connor sit down to explore what truly separates good from legendary in the world of songwriting and production. They break down the core traits of hitmakers, the secret…

Coghive Reviews Cliff & Susan’s “West Virginia”

Record Label, Artist Management, Music Publicity

Nothing will stand in the way of independents (and why the world’s first three-person indie …
Music Business Worldwide
By Music Business Worldwide. Bruno Guez. MBW Views is a series of op-eds from eminent music industry people… with something to say …

Taylor Swift Files Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalker #taylorswift #stalkeralert

Music Promotion Club

Taylor Swift has filed a restraining order against an alleged stalker who shockingly claimed he was in a relationship with her. The man reportedly showed up at her home multiple times, prompting Swift to take legal action for her safety. This isn’t the first time the pop star has had to deal with unwanted attention — and fans are standing by her s…

Straight from the underground 🔥 Endemic Emerald drops ‘Militant …

The Tunes Club (@the_tunes_club) | Instagram

Straight from the underground 🔥 Endemic Emerald drops ‘Militant Ethos’ — a hard-hitting track for the real ones. Bars that matter. Beats that slap. 🎧 Listen on Spotify now: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/track/6zTE3Xd6x7HwUetlzebouu #MilitantEthos @endemicemerald #hıphopmusıc #undergroundsound #realhiphop #spotifymusic…

‘I spoke to the artist. – Comment “GROWTH” if you’re trying …

qmusicco | Instagram

‘I spoke to the artist. – Comment “GROWTH” if you’re trying to grow your music and want some free help #musicians #musicmarketing #musicadvice #explore #newartists…

‘I spoke to the artist.

Q Music

‘I spoke to the artist. – Comment “GROWTH” if you’re trying to grow your music and want some free help #musicians #musicmarketing #musicadvice #explore #newartists…

“Tu Diosa” de Natalia y Rasel: el HIT que va a sonar TODO el verano 🔥🎶

Music Business Academy

🎶 Natalia y Rasel presentan “Tu Diosa”, el nuevo hit del verano ☀️🔥 Con ritmos de merengue reggaetón, flow sensual y vibra 100% bailable, este temazo está listo para sonar en playas, chiringuitos, discotecas y festivales 🌊💃 ¡No te la saques de la cabeza… añádela a tu playlist YA! 🎧 #podcast #NataliaOT #rasel #musicanueva #shorts #hitdel…

🎵 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: Goldkimono on “This One’s On The House”, …

MUSICnGEAR (@musicngear) | Instagram

🎵 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: Goldkimono on “This One’s On The House”, Creative Freedom & Keeping It Simple We spoke with genre-blending artist @goldkimono about his ultra-minimalist approach to gear, balancing music and business, staying grounded in the creative process, and why less is often more. 🔗 Read the interview – link in bio #musicinterview…

SongCast New Music – Week of June 16, 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! Scroll down for descriptions of some of the artists featured on this week’s New  Continue Reading The p…

Analyzing Hitmakers: What Makes the Greats Great

Made It In Music

In this episode of the Made It In Music Podcast, Seth Mosley and X O’Connor sit down to explore what truly separates good from legendary in the world of songwriting and production. They break down the core traits of hitmakers, the secrets behind unforgettable hooks, and the habits that help creators stay relevant across decades. You’ll hear insight…

This RAPPER Was at Diddy’s Freak-Off with MALE Escorts?! (DJ Akademiks Reacts)

48 Laws Music Marketing

In this shocking video, Akademiks reacts to a viral story told by Jane Doe about an anonymous rapper allegedly participating in one of Diddy’s infamous “freak-off” parties — but with a disturbing twist. The internet is in disbelief as male escorts are mentioned, and now people are trying to figure out who this rapper might be. Is the hip-hop indus…