# music marketing (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover music marketing. Page: Feed: --- ## [OutStation drops merch collection that has neither tees or totes](https://musically.com/2026/08/20/outstation-drops-merch-collection-that-has-neither-tees-or-totes/) _2026-08-20 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ T-shirts and tote bags make up the majority of merch sold by musicians in India, so it’s refreshing that neither of those items feature in the first official collection from \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [Marketing Weekly Recap: Raye – Campaign Highlights](https://musically.com/2026/08/20/marketing-weekly-recap-raye-campaign-highlights-open/) _2026-08-20 · Marlen Hüllbrock · Music Ally_ British singer-songwriter Raye released her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, in March 2026. Lead single ‘Where Is My Husband!’ dropped over half a year prior to the album - a move that seemed like a gamble on paper, but ultimately built massive anticipation. We spoke to J Erving (President and CEO of Human Re Sources), Sydney Lopes (VP of Human Re Sources), and Dan Griffiths (VP… ## [India to have the third highest music subscribers by 2033, predicts Midia](https://musically.com/2026/08/20/india-to-have-the-third-highest-music-subscribers-by-2033-predicts-midia/) _2026-08-20 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ Last week, consultancy firm Midia Research shared its newest forecasts for the growth of the music industry. The big number? It predicts the global recorded music industry will be worth \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [Ankur Tewari launches new album with dedicated hotline](https://musically.com/2026/08/20/ankur-tewari-launches-new-album-with-dedicated-hotline/) _2026-08-20 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ Since Tuesday, people in Mumbai have chanced upon graffiti in English and Hindi that asks if they’re “still procrastinating?” and then tells them to “stop scrolling” and “call Mr. Faarigh \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [KKR to acquire minority stake in BookMyShow](https://musically.com/2026/08/20/kkr-to-acquire-minority-stake-in-bookmyshow/) _2026-08-20 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ Global investment firm KKR has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Indian live entertainment and ticketing platform BookMyShow, for an undisclosed sum. The funds will be used \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [Virgin Music Group inks distro deal with Bhojpuri label Sur Music World](https://musically.com/2026/08/18/virgin-music-group-inks-distro-deal-with-bhojpuri-label-sur-music-world/) _2026-08-18 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ The growth of the listenership of regional language music apart from Punjabi — which has enjoyed nationwide popularity for more than a decade — has been among the most significant \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [Grammys bosses mull changes to controversial ‘Asian Pop’ category](https://musically.com/2026/08/17/grammys-bosses-mull-changes-to-controversial-asian-pop-category/) _2026-08-17 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ BTS blew a hole in the plans of the Grammy awards to celebrate ‘Asian Pop’ music with its own category when they decided not to submit for the 2027 event. ## [Berlin club revenues have flipped from drinks to ticket sales](https://musically.com/2026/08/17/berlin-club-revenues-have-flipped-from-drinks-to-ticket-sales/) _2026-08-17 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ A new study from Clubcommission in Berlin outlines some trends that will be familiar around the world ## [UK artists ask PM to reject Rosebank North-Atlantic oil field](https://musically.com/2026/08/17/uk-artists-ask-pm-to-reject-rosebank-north-atlantic-oil-field/) _2026-08-17 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Andy Burnham is facing his first not-so-friendly open letter from musicians protesting about one of his upcoming policy decisions: whether to approve the development of the Rosebank oil field off the UK’s North Atlantic coast. ## [Forecast: Recorded-music will be a $121.1bn market in 2033](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/forecast-recorded-music-will-be-a-121-1bn-market-in-2033/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Music Ally’s stonks-ometer is pinging merrily this morning, thanks to the latest forecasts from consultancy firm Midia Research. ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sllYXezcY0h5) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Kalshi update: Washington ruling, New York row, Funding rumours](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/kalshi-update-washington-ruling-new-york-row-funding-rumours/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Things are moving fast for prediction-market startup Kalshi, but are they in danger of breaking? It is facing regulatory headwinds in the US. ## [There is huge demand for music podcasts… but not enough supply](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/there-is-huge-demand-for-music-podcasts-but-not-enough-supply/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Music podcasts score 77 on WhichPodcast’s ‘demand index’. 77 is high, but music podcasts only score 30 out of 100 for supply. ## [Colorado’s Artist Company Act is all about enabling ‘A-Corps’](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/colorados-artist-company-act-is-all-about-enabling-a-corps/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Talking about musicians being ‘CEOs of their own businesses’ has become a cliché, but that’s what the Colorado Artist Company Act is about. ## [California’s AB 1720 ticketing bill is not moving forward](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/californias-ab-1720-ticketing-bill-is-not-moving-forward/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Legislation in California that would have capped resale prices for concert tickets at 10% more than their original price has bitten the dust. ## [Kobalt signs on for Spotify’s AI fan-made covers and remixes](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/kobalt-signs-on-for-spotifys-ai-fan-made-covers-and-remixes/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Kobalt has signed on for Spotify’s upcoming AI-powered ‘fan-made covers and remixes’ features, with a licensing deal. ## [Suno rolls out a major DAW update with its Suno Studio 2.0](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/suno-rolls-out-a-major-daw-update-with-its-suno-studio-2-0/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Suno’s fortnight of big announcements – alright, the losing-a-big-lawsuit-to-GEMA one wasn’t its plan – continues. Meet Suno Studio 2.0. ## [Punjabi sample helps turns India into the second biggest market for Francis Mercier](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/punjabi-sample-helps-turns-india-into-the-second-biggest-market-for-francis-mercier/) _2026-08-14 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ ‘Sadete’, Haitian electronic music DJ and producer Francis Mercier’s new collaboration with his Turkish counterpart Mahmut Orhan — which has sparked an AI “octopus rave” online trend — owes at \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [The return of music blogs?](https://muddypawpr.substack.com/p/the-return-of-music-blogs) _2026-08-13 · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler_ Can we ever get that 2009 feeling back? ## [With 60% revenue from post-2000 releases, Saregama is “now a new age IP company”](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/with-60-of-revenue-from-post-2000-releases-saregama-is-now-a-new-age-ip-company/) _2026-08-13 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ With 60% revenue from post-2000 releases, Saregama is “now a new age IP company” The post is from Music Ally . ## [Beatport bars tracks ‘wholly or substantially generated by AI’](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/beatport-bars-tracks-wholly-or-substantially-generated-by-ai/) _2026-08-13 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Beatport is the latest music service to clarify its policies on AI-generated music, and it’s leaning towards Bandcamp’s stance of barring it outright from the platform. ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1U4bQC6hOVXQ) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Latest Gemini app connections include Ticketmaster and Pandora](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/latest-gemini-app-connections-include-ticketmaster-and-pandora/) _2026-08-13 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Google has been unveiling its latest phones and AI features this week at its ‘Made by Google’ event, including some new music partnerships. ## [Fairground wants fans to discover independent music via ‘scenes’](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/fairground-wants-fans-to-discover-independent-music-via-scenes/) _2026-08-13 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ The latest startup hoping to point music listeners towards independent and grassroots artist is Fairground, based in the UK. It has launched its website and mobile apps this week. ## [Artist-support update: FAC Step Up Fund, Martell’s Swift Academy](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/artist-support-update-fac-step-up-fund-martells-swift-academy/) _2026-08-13 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Two organisations have announced their latest efforts to support emerging artists today: one a music-industry body from the UK, and the other… a storied cognac house, focusing on Africa. ## [TikTok’s ‘Music on Stage’ returns with August artist auditions](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/tiktoks-music-on-stage-returns-with-august-artist-auditions/) _2026-08-13 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ TikTok’s global take on X Factor is coming back for another talent-search contest this summer. ‘Music on Stage’ will kick off with an “all-day global relay concert” on 15 August. ## [Twitch discusses opt-out system for Amazon AI-model training](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/twitch-discusses-opt-out-system-for-amazon-ai-model-training/) _2026-08-13 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Music artists and songwriters are facing decisions right now about whether to opt in or out of the deals that their labels and publishers are striking with GenAI companies. But the same is true for other kinds of online creators. ## [Spotify India launches premium rewards to draw subscribers](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/spotify-india-launches-premium-rewards-to-draw-subscribers/) _2026-08-13 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ As rights holders across the Indian music industry strive to get more Indian customers to pay for music, there’s pressure for DSPs to double down on their efforts to draw \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [From The Box to Blinding Talent: Mark Adams on 28 years shaping music TV and artist careers](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/from-the-box-to-blinding-talent-mark-adams-on-28-years-shaping-music-tv-and-artist-careers/) _2026-08-13 · Joe Sparrow · Music Ally_ Before he founded artist management and digital marketing consultancy Blinding Talent, Mark Adams spent close to two decades inside the machinery of music broadcasting. He launched Kerrang TV, The Hits \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [Excel Entertainment and Universal Music’s sub-label Excel Music is here](https://musically.com/2026/08/12/excel-entertainment-and-universal-musics-sub-label-excel-music-is-here/) _2026-08-12 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ In January, the Universal Music Group announced that it had acquired a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment, the Indian production house behind such hit Bollywood movies and soundtracks as Dil \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [Yash Raj Films launches independent music label Raah Records](https://musically.com/2026/08/12/yash-raj-films-launches-independent-music-label-raah-records/) _2026-08-12 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ Leading Indian entertainment studio Yash Raj Films (YRF) was among the first production houses in the country to launch an in-house label to release its movie soundtracks. That was back \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [Behind The Campaign with Raye](https://musically.com/2026/08/11/behind-the-campaign-with-raye/) _2026-08-11 · Marlen Hüllbrock · Music Ally_ British singer-songwriter Raye released her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, in March 2026. Lead single ‘Where Is My Husband!’ dropped over half a year prior to the album - a move that seemed like a gamble on paper, but ultimately built massive anticipation. We spoke to J Erving (President and CEO of Human Re Sources), Sydney Lopes (VP of Human Re Sources), and Dan Griffiths (VP… ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kUoahnqNte3i) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [How Angine de Poitrine keep growing their hype](https://musically.com/2026/08/10/how-angine-de-poitrine-keep-growing-their-hype/) _2026-08-10 · Marlen Hüllbrock · Music Ally_ Canada’s Angine de Poitrine have been one of the most discussed breakout stories of 2026. The experimental/math rock duo from Saguenay, Quebec gained widespread attention through their early 2026 KEPX performance, and stand out through their anonymous identities matched with their oversized papier-mâché masks with long noses and matching black-and-white polka-dotted costumes. The post is from… ## [Zac Brown Band gifts free cruise vacations to 37K fans](https://musically.com/2026/08/10/zac-brown-band-gifts-free-cruise-vacations-to-37k-fans/) _2026-08-10 · Marlen Hüllbrock · Music Ally_ Zac Brown band are currently touring the US with their Love & Fear Tour and have partnered with cruise line Margaritaville at Sea for the largest audience gifting in live entertainment history. The band is giving away 4 cruises at each of their 27 shows. To make the giveaway even bigger they announced that every fan in attendance at their show in Boston’s Fenway Park (2nd August) would receive a… ## [Myspace in the modern era](https://muddypawpr.substack.com/p/myspace-in-the-modern-era) _2026-08-06 · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler_ the resurgence of Myspace + how musicians can replicate the feeling in 2026 ## [Why Getting Scrappy Is Still One of the Best Skills an Indie Musician Can Have](https://muddypawpr.substack.com/p/why-getting-scrappy-is-still-one) _2026-06-23 · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler_ Remember when creating music felt like a high and not a never ending to do list? ## [Here's what the top indie music publicity companies are doing differently](https://muddypawpr.substack.com/p/heres-what-the-top-indie-music-publicity) _2026-06-17 · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler_ and what to look for when you're hiring a music publicist or music strategist ## [The Biggest Advantage Indie Artists Have (And Most Ignore)](https://muddypawpr.substack.com/p/the-biggest-advantage-indie-artists) _2026-06-08 · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler_ While everyone is trying to crack the algorithm, this is what successful artists are doing to quietly build sustainable careers. ## [5 Genius Music Marketing Techniques I Want To See Indie Artists Try](https://muddypawpr.substack.com/p/5-genius-music-marketing-techniques) _2026-05-19 · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler_ I’m a broken record for creative marketing strategies, and I won’t apologize for it. ## [This free tool is the #1 way indie artists can succeed](https://muddypawpr.substack.com/p/this-free-tool-is-the-1-way-indie) _2026-04-22 · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler_ No scrolling required ## [Direct to fan initiatives indie artists can actually use to get their first 100 fans](https://muddypawpr.substack.com/p/direct-to-fan-initiatives-indie-artists) _2026-04-15 · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler_ hint: it isn't posting to social media ## [Stop posting. Start creating meaningful moments instead.](https://muddypawpr.substack.com/p/stop-posting-start-creating-meaningful) _2026-04-09 · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler_ A note on experiential PR ## [Let's talk about envy in the music industry](https://muddypawpr.substack.com/p/lets-talk-about-envy-in-the-music) _2026-03-17 · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler · Muddy Paw PR — Angela Tyler_ the green eyed monster celebrates St Patrick's Day ## [The $896 Ad Spend That Built a Career Foundation (And Why Most Artists Are Still Playing the Lottery)](https://meansartistmanagement.substack.com/p/the-896-ad-spend-that-built-a-career) _2025-06-19 · MeansMGMT · Means Artist Management_ We stopped praying for playlists and built an engine instead. Here’s the exact blueprint. ## [Music, Ads & How to Navigate a Pay-To-Win Industry | Case Study #4](https://meansartistmanagement.substack.com/p/music-ads-and-the-pay-to-win-industry) _2025-02-28 · MeansMGMT · Means Artist Management_ A new way for Musicians to get heard, on their own terms ## [Is Playlist Pitching Still worth it in 2025? Case Study #3](https://meansartistmanagement.substack.com/p/is-playlist-pitching-still-worth) _2025-02-23 · MeansMGMT · Means Artist Management_ Strategic Spotify Playlist Marketing with Media Buying & Meta Ads. Movement in Action. ## [A Look Into Winning Spotify Playlist Ads](https://meansartistmanagement.substack.com/p/a-look-into-winning-spotify-playlist) _2025-02-16 · MeansMGMT · Means Artist Management_ Using Meta Ads or Media Buying for Marketing your Spotify? These are the ad creatives that worked for us. ## [My go-to resources for Content Creation in 2025](https://meansartistmanagement.substack.com/p/my-go-to-resources-for-content-creation) _2025-02-14 · MeansMGMT · Means Artist Management_ (Specifically for Musicians, Artist Managers, Label Marketers, etc.) ## [Meta Ads For Spotify | Case Study #2](https://meansartistmanagement.substack.com/p/meta-ads-for-spotify-case-study-2) _2025-02-12 · MeansMGMT · Means Artist Management_ Record Label Playlist | December - January | $280 Adspend ## [Why Meta Ads & Media Buying is the New go to for musicians and artists in 2025](https://meansartistmanagement.substack.com/p/meta-ads-for-musicians-in-2025) _2025-02-05 · MeansMGMT · Means Artist Management_ Music Marketing 101: From Gatekeepers to Gatecrashers ## [Coming soon](https://meansartistmanagement.substack.com/p/coming-soon) _2025-02-04 · MeansMGMT · Means Artist Management_ This is Means Artist Management.