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GTA VI’s Miami Festival: A Music Licensing Lesson for Artists
Read the article →: GTA VI’s Miami Festival: A Music Licensing Lesson for ArtistsA song can help define a world that fans want to spend time in. GTA VI’s new Miami festival brings that idea off the screen, connecting…
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YouTube Returns to Billboard in 2027: What Artists Should Know
Read the article →: YouTube Returns to Billboard in 2027: What Artists Should KnowIf your fans keep coming back to your music on YouTube, that audience deserves a place in your release strategy. Now there is a new reason…
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Eminem’s Publishers and Elvis Rights Holders Sue Suno: What Artists Should Protect
Read the article →: Eminem’s Publishers and Elvis Rights Holders Sue Suno: What Artists Should ProtectIf someone used your song in an AI system, could you quickly show what you own and who can give permission? If the output sounded like…
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Jay-Z Has the Super Bowl Stage. Which Part of His Catalog Gets It?
Read the article →: Jay-Z Has the Super Bowl Stage. Which Part of His Catalog Gets It?Jay-Z returns to SoFi for Super Bowl LXI. His catalog offers competing paths to halftime, while Fat Joe weighs in on the anniversary shows.
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Ye’s Houston Halloween Show Sets U.S. Stadium Rap Attendance Record, Venue Says
Read the article →: Ye’s Houston Halloween Show Sets U.S. Stadium Rap Attendance Record, Venue SaysYe’s Houston Halloween concert set a U.S. stadium rap attendance record, the venue says, with Playboi Carti and North West joining the show.
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DistroKid Removed Your Music? Here’s What to Do
Read the article →: DistroKid Removed Your Music? Here’s What to DoDistroKid removed your music? Check the reason, gather your records, contact support and understand copyright disputes before you re-upload.
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Music Business Royalties Guide for Independent Artists (2026)
Read the article →: Music Business Royalties Guide for Independent Artists (2026)The independent music economy has never been more accessible, but it has also never been more misunderstood. Artists can release music globally in minutes, track performance…
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GRAMMY For Your Consideration: FYC Email and DM Dos and Don’ts
Read the article →: GRAMMY For Your Consideration: FYC Email and DM Dos and Don’tsSending GRAMMY For Your Consideration emails or DMs? Review FYC rules, opt-outs, prohibited claims and practical outreach examples.
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Soulja Boy for President? The Bigger Story Is How He Gets Your Attention
Read the article →: Soulja Boy for President? The Bigger Story Is How He Gets Your AttentionSoulja Boy for president? The timely headline opens four practical music-marketing lessons: participation, listening links, return visits and meaningful measurement.
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5 Sampling Tools for Producers: Libraries, Licenses & Clearance
Read the article →: 5 Sampling Tools for Producers: Libraries, Licenses & ClearanceReviewed and updated October 12, 2026. Originally published July 1, 2025. A good chop can carry a record. But finding the sound and having permission to…