Posted: Feb 3, 2026

Category: Live Performance

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**Guest post written by Bruce Houghton, Founder and Editor of Hypebot, Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, a Berklee College Of Music professor and founder of Skyline Artists, originally featured on Hypebot.com.

 

"Independent music venues have found that in the modern live-music economy, ticketing has become much less reliable as a standalone revenue source..."

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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Category: Technology

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**Guest post originally featured in the PlaylistSupply Blog.

 

"In the evolving music landscape, streaming platforms like Spotify have reshaped how music is consumed. For independent artists, this evolution presents both an opportunity and a challenge. While it’s easier than ever to distribute music, the challenge of getting noticed amidst a sea of tracks has intensified. So, how do indie artists stand out?"

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