Bandcamp warns tariffs mean trouble for music and merch salesBandcamp has warned tens of thousands of artists and independent labels that use its platform that global tariff battles are causing chaos in sales and global shipping.
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MIDiA’s 2025 independent label surveyIt’s that time of year again, MIDiA’s independent label and distributor survey is now live and waiting for your contributions!

(Click here to take the survey).

The annual survey is an opportunity for the global independent community to have its voice heard and this year is one of the most important yet for that. Our survey includes questions on many of the burning issues facing independents today: the impact of AI; two tier licensing; major label acquisitions; cutting through the noise; building fandom; forging artist careers and so much more. 

This survey will provide the marketplace with a definitive view of how the independent sector is performing and how it feels about an increasingly complex web of market developments, challenges and opportunities that comprise today’s market. As with previous surveys, all participants will get a report not just providing the data but analysis too. Not just the ‘what’ but the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ also.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Stop Misusing These Common Live Gig TermsThink you know what “load-in time” or “gas money” really means? These common live gig terms might be the very reason your band isn’t getting booked, and here's what promoters actually hear when you use them.
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From Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters record to BMG’s H1 results… it’s MBW’s weekly round-upThe biggest headlines from the past few days – all in one place
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Billie Eilish’s Best Tracks Turned Into LullabiesAnnounced on Thursday, "Rockabye Baby's newest release, Lullaby Renditions of Billie Eilish, is out now on all streaming platforms! The album reimagines 13 of Billie's biggest songs as gentle instrumental lullabies, using glockenspiels, xylophones, mellotrons, and more, designed to charm fans of all ages (not just little ones).""Watch/listen to the adorable lullaby animation of "bad guy" HERE.

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Y2K on Doja Cat, Grammys, Elliott Smith, and why making music with TikTok virality in mind is ‘setting yourself up to fail’Ari Starace is the latest interviewee in our World's Greatest Producers series
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Bold Music Festival Curation: Beyond Big-Name ActsSome festival lineups are starting to look the same and fans are noticing. As ticket prices climb, bold music festival curation, not just big names, may be the best way to stand out and keep crowds coming back year after year.
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Are the days of hashtags behind us? [Bobby Owsinski]Responding to TikTok's recent move to minimize the importance of hashtags, Bobby Owsinski argues that the sunset period for hashtags has officially begun.
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ just became Netflix’s most-watched movie of all timeThe Sony Pictures Animation production is building on the unprecedented success of its music
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Dave Matthews at the KIA Forum, Los Angeles, CADave Matthews Band (DMB) played the KIA Forum in Los Angeles, CA for the first time in 27 years on Friday, August 22nd. With no opening act, the band took the stage just before 8 p.m. before a sold out crowd, with the show lasting around 2.5 hours. As a jam band, the setlist changes every night—you never know what to expect—and DMB wasted no time breaking right into one of their biggest hits “You & Me” for their opening song. This year marks the 15th anniversary of "You & Me" being played at the GRAMMYs for an unforgettable performance alongside an orchestra and choir. DMB is comprised of Dave Matthews (Guitar, Vocals), original members, Carter Beauford (Drums), and Stefan Lessard (Bass), Tim Reynolds (Guitar), Jeff Coffin (Sax) (who replaced original member LeRoi Moore after his passing in 2008), Rashawn Ross (Trumpet), and Buddy Strong (Keys) (who joined in 2018). The 19-song setlist included hits like “ Crush,” “Ants Marching,” and “So Much to Say.” Keyboardist Cory Henry guested on “Lying in the Hands of God” and “Tripping Billies.” After “Too Much,” the band returned for an encore of “Take All Day” and “Warehouse.” The most recent album release for DMB was in 2023 with Walk Around the Moon, and prior to that was Come Tomorrow which was released in 2018 and became No. 1 following six other No. 1 albums. Walk the Moon hit No. 5 on the Billboard 200. DMB’s first release, Under the Table and Dreaming, went 6x Platinum followed by Crash, which went 7x Platinum. This was followed by Before These Crowded Streets, which went 4x Platinum and was the first of seven consecutive No. 1 albums. DMB has also had a number of live albums including venues such as Red Rocks, The United Center, Wrigley Field, and the Hollywood Bowl.Photos by Alex KluftThe post Dave Matthews at the KIA Forum, Los Angeles, CA first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

5 Things to Know Before Signing A Merch Deal: Just ask NBA YoungBoy Just like a record contract or any other deal, you need to know the risks before signing a merch deal. Not knowing recently landed NBA YoungBoy aka YoungBoy Never Broke Again in court.
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MusiCares adds Free Health Support for Music ProfessionalsMusiCares has partnered with women's and family health virtual health clinic Maven to provide free health support for music professionals and musicians.
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Gear Club Podcast spotlights Ed Stasium’s immersive Dolby Atmos remixes of The RamonesAccording to news on Tuesday, "The latest episode of Gear Club Podcast features legendary producer and engineer Ed Stasium discussing his groundbreaking work remixing The Ramones’ catalog in Dolby Atmos®. The episode, titled “Updating Punk Classics: Ed Stasium Talks mixing the Ramones, Talking Heads Using Eventide Plugins,” is now online at https://www.gear-club.net/episodes/edimmersive.""A longtime pioneer in creative recording techniques, Stasium shares how Eventide’s modern immersive plug-ins have become central tools in his process, bridging his classic analog methods with cutting-edge spatial audio," they said."Stasium, known for his work with The Ramones, Talking Heads and The Replacements, has a decades-long relationship with Eventide gear. He recalls relying on hardware such as the iconic H910 Harmonizer during the original sessions and now harnesses Eventide’s MicroPitch and Blackhole plug-ins to bring new depth and dimension to immersive remixes."“I’ve been using Eventide forever; back then it was two 910s, now it’s MicroPitch and Blackhole in my Atmos template,” said Stasium. “These plug-ins let me stay true to the original recordings while opening up the mixes in a way that makes them come alive in immersive audio.”"In the episode, Stasium walks listeners through his Atmos mixes of Ramones classics including 'I Wanna Be Sedated' and 'Surfin’ Bird.' He explains how Eventide’s plug-ins allow him to recreate the signature effects of the original analog sessions while expanding them into a 3D soundfield," they added. "From positioning drum room mics in overhead channels to re-imagining guitar harmonizer effects across surround speakers, Stasium demonstrates how immersive technology is reshaping the way iconic albums can be experienced.""Listeners also gain insight into Stasium’s original recording process, from his use of multiple microphones and overdubs to the creative limitations – and innovations – of working in late-1970s studios. By blending those techniques with today’s immersive tools, he is able to preserve The Ramones’ raw energy while offering fans an entirely new way to experience the music.""Gear Club Podcast offers an engaging and often irreverent deep dive into the world of audio recording, shining a light on the techniques, experiences, and behind-the-scenes stories shared by some of the most respected engineers, producers, artists and innovators in the industry. Blending technical insight with candid conversations, each episode celebrates the craft and culture of recorded sound. The podcast is proudly sponsored by Eventide, a pioneer in audio effects and recording technology.""For the complete, ever-expanding catalog of Gear Club Podcasts, featuring timeless interviews with leading artists, engineers, producers and studio pros that have drawn 50,000 subscribers, visit https://www.gear-club.net/. Gear Club Podcast episodes are also available on most podcast apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube."The post Gear Club Podcast spotlights Ed Stasium’s immersive Dolby Atmos remixes of The Ramones first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

How to add tour dates to a YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC)Bandsintown for Artists now automatically populates an artist's concert dates on their YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC). Here's everything you need to know.
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Suno argues none of the millions of tracks made on its platform ‘contain anything like a sample’Company argues that independent artist lawsuit fails as a matter of law under unique sound recording copyright rules
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