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Monday August 25, 2025. 12:49 PM
MONDAY 8.24.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under
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The week of August 18–22, 2025, brought mixed results for live music-focused stocks. While most U.S.-listed companies in the sector benefited from the markets' cautious optimism, Europe’s CTS Eventim was an outlier, declining after a mixed earnings report. The post Live...
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Saturday August 23, 2025. 02:46 PM
Are you an independent musician looking for some tips and tricks for success? Here are some of last week’s top indie musician news including a Bandsintown YouTube integration, an Instagram. Continue reading The post Indie Musician News: Bandsintown, Instagram, Email,...
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Check out the most important music business news last week from YouTube's exclusive partnership with Bandsintown., the FTC suing a concert ticket scalper, artists leaving Spotify, and more. The post Music Business News Last Week: YouTube, Scalpers, Spotify, More appeared...
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Friday August 22, 2025. 06:38 PM
As part of its 10th Anniversary celebration, YouTube and YouTube Music updates are big wins for musicians and music marketers. The post YouTube, YouTube Music updates are big wins for Musicians appeared first on Hypebot.
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THe Federal Trade Commision is taking a more aggressive stance against ticket scalpers and their use of bots. Could State Attorney Generals a use RICO to stop ticket scalpers and. Continue reading The post Could State AGs use RICO to stop Ticket Scalpers and Bots? appeared...
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AI-generated bands and ‘ghost musicians’ ir “ghost artists” are everywhere on Spotify playlists. Backed by a strategy known as Perfect Fit Content, these fictional acts are created to blend seamlessly. Continue reading The post Ghost Musicians and the Era of Perfect Fit...
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Thursday August 21, 2025. 08:24 PM
Bandsintown is now YouTube's exclusive concert source globally, extending its reach to billions of music fans. The post Bandsintown is now YouTube’s exclusive concert source globally appeared first on Hypebot.
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How often should you post on Instagram? The team at social scheduling app Buffer analyzed 2 million posts from more than 100,000 Instagram accounts. The data offers strong indications of what works and what doesn't work on Instagram. The post How often should you post on...
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This is the best time ever to be in the music business, according to Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast. That narrative runs counter. Continue reading The post ‘This is the best time ever to be in the music business’ appeared first on Hypebot.
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Landing on the right playlist can make or break a release, but it’s not about chasing numbers. Learn how to find playlist curators who truly get your sound and then maintain long-term relationships with them. The post How To Find Playlist Curators Who Actually Get Your...
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As AI reshapes the creative industries, a surprising shift is emerging that may give non-Western markets an edge. Learn how global music markets use AI differently and why it matters. The post How Global Music Markets Use AI Differently appeared first on Hypebot.
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THURSDAY 8.28.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under
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Wednesday August 20, 2025. 05:57 PM
What is a ticket count? Simply put they are a regular report of how tickets are selling for a particular show. The head of ticket count platform RealCount breaks it down and explains why ticket counts matter so much. The post What Is A Ticket Count? Why Do Ticket Counts...
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SXSW 2026 PanelPicker voting ends this Sunday August 24th. Everyone is eligible to vote whether you are registered yet for SXSW or not. Here's how to vote and a few of our favorite panels and presentations for your consideration. The post SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting Ends...
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A growing number of indie artists are leaving Spotify, due to CEO Daniel Ek’s AI military investments and deeper frustrations with streaming. Their quiet exits hint at a shift in artist priorities that could disrupt the digital music. The post Artists are leaving Spotify...
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Custom CDs help independent artists make money and stand out with professional, memorable merch. This guide breaks down the benefits of custom CD printing, how they boost a brand, connect with fans, and add value to music. The post Exploring the Benefits of Custom CD...
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Tuesday August 19, 2025. 05:43 PM
The Nation Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and the Indiana Independent Venue Alliance (IIVA) will host the NIVA Live Policy Summit on October 15 -16 at the HI-FI in Indianapolis. The conference will bring together industry stakeholders and policymakers to 'strengthen...
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Most artists focus on superfans, but real growth starts with your casual listeners. Fan engagement expert Dan Goldberg reveals how to turn casual listeners into superfans using strategies the music industry often ignores. The post How To Turn Casual Listeners into Superfans...
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