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Is Live Touring Worth It? Two Questions To Help Decide

Posted by Hypebot - July 21, 2025

(Hypebot) – Is playing live worth it? It’s harder than ever to perform live and tour profitably. The reasons are many, but the main culprits are rising costs and increased…

Tariffs Hit Music Gear Makers First, But Musicians Are Next

Posted by Hypebot - July 18, 2025

(Hypebot) — Tariffs hit music gear makers first. but they are starting to hit the entire music industry hard. Even if you’re buying American-made, rising import costs on parts mean…

SoundCloud Adds SMS Artist To Fan Text Messages Via Subtext

Posted by Hypebot - July 17, 2025

(Hypebot) — SoundCloud adds SMS direct artist to fan text Messages via a partnership with Subtext. With socials delivering lower and lower response rates, SMS text messaging offers another way…

Music Tectonics Hosts Online Responsible AI Summit July 24

Posted by Hypebot - July 16, 2025

(Hypebot) — AI is shaking up the music world, and it’s time to talk about what that really means for artists, creators, and the industry’s future. Join the free Music Tectonics…

The Importance Of SoundCloud For Rising Artists

Posted by Hypebot - July 15, 2025

(Hypebot) — SoundCloud has long positioned itself as an alternative to Spotify and other paid-upload streaming platforms. Today, especially in electronic and hip-hop, for new artists SoundCloud still matters. For…

Concert Ticket Prices Increased 80.5% In 3 years, 4X Inflation

Posted by Hypebot - July 14, 2025

(Hypebot) — Concert tickets prices increased 80.5% since 2021 according to a new study. Since 1996, concert prices ballooned 428.7% from just $25.81 to $136.46. Aligned with inflation, a concert…

Oak View Agrees To ‘Cooperate Fully’ In DoJ Investigations

Posted by Hypebot - July 12, 2025

(Hypebot) — Earlier this week news broke that Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke was stepping down after being indicted by the US Department of Justice. While not admitting to…

SVOG Update: Just 5% Got Recoupment Letters, All Closeouts Safe

Posted by Hypebot - July 11, 2025

(Hypebot) — Blood pressures rose throughout the live music industry last week after news spread that some SBA SVOG recipients received involuntary recoupment notices. The letters gave grantees 30 days to…

The 2025 Guide To Spotify’s Editorial Playlist

Posted by Hypebot - July 10, 2025

(Hypebot) — Think landing a Spotify playlist is out of reach? In 2025, it’s all about strategy, timing, and knowing exactly what curators want, and this Guide to Get on…

Live Nation Endorses 20% Ticket Resale Cap, Full Artist Control

Posted by Hypebot - July 9, 2025

(Hypebot) — Live Nation endorses a 20% ticket resale cap along with giving artists “full control” of how their tickets are resold. Live Nation’s position was filed with the U.S.…

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