70 Best Music Industry Blogs and Websites
Music Industry Blogs
Here are 70 Best Music Industry Blogs you should follow in 2023
1. Billboard
New York City, New York, US
Stay up to date with the latest music industry news and updates on the Billboard. Billboard is the world's most influential music media brand, with an unmatched authority among artists, fans and the industry. Billboard powers the ultimate global music destination and magazine, featuring unrivaled reporting on music news, issues and trends,
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billboard.com
12.3M⋅ 14.1M⋅ 8.7M ⋅9 posts / day Get Email Contact More
2. Music Business Worldwide
London, England, UK
News, jobs, and analysis for the global music industry.Music Business Worldwide (MBW) is the leading information and jobs platform for the global music industry.
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musicbusinessworld..
55.2K⋅ 29K ⋅29 posts / week Get Email Contact More
3. Digital Music News
Santa Monica, California, US
Digital Music News is the music industry's leading source for news on developments, technology, and trends. DMN is for people in music!
digitalmusicnews.com
25K⋅ 87.5K ⋅30 posts / week Get Email Contact More
4. Music Ally News
London, England, UK
Find the latest music industry news and insights.Music Ally is the leading digital music business information and strategy company, providing publications, consulting, research, events and training to the music and technology industries.
musically.com/news
10.4K⋅ 32.9K ⋅28 posts / week Get Email Contact More
5. Music Industry How To
West Drayton, England, UK
Hi guys, my name's Shaun Letang, and I'm the owner of the Music Industry How To. Through this site, I aim to help musicians and music industry professionals reach their music related goals faster. Music Industry How To is a 'one stop shop' to learn everything you need to know about the music industry!
musicindustryhowto..
23.6K⋅ 18.2K ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact More
6. Broadcast Music Inc.
New York City, New York, US
Connect with BMI & Professional Songwriters. Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, Broadcast Music, Inc. is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music.
Also in Songwriting Blogs
bmi.com
104.7K⋅ 130.1K⋅ 176.2K ⋅30 posts / week Get Email Contact More
7. Chartmetric Blog
Chartmetric's blog brings the music analytics and music industry trends behind your favorite artists into conversation with culture.Chartmetric is the all-in-one platform that provides comprehensive streaming and social data for music industry professionals to create successful careers in music.
blog.chartmetric.com
1.1K⋅ 3.3K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More
8. Bandzoogle Blog
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Read the Bandzoogle blog with advice, inspiration and resources for musicians navigating the new music industry, and get the latest company updates.Bandzoogle is the most effective platform for musicians to build their websites and manage their direct-to-fan marketing and sales.
Also in Music Marketing Blogs
bandzoogle.com/blog
50.1K⋅ 16.1K⋅ 3K ⋅6 posts / month ⋅ May 2011 Get Email Contact More
9. Hypebot
Roanoke, Virginia, US
Daily news and commentary on the music industry, technology and social media that drives it, for music industry professionals, indie labels, and d.i.y. musicians.Since 2004, Hypebot has chronicled the new music industry and the trends and technologies that are changing how music is discovered, consumed, marketed and monetized.
hypebot.com
13.1K⋅ 56.9K ⋅30 posts / year Get Email Contact More
10. RouteNote Blog
Truro, England, UK
Covers music industry news, tips and tricks for musicians. RouteNote is the simple, professional and totally free way to get your music online worldwide where and how you want to. The mission is to provide artists of all sizes with the same opportunities as the biggest labels and artists in the world.
routenote.com/blog
10.9K⋅ 7.9K ⋅2 posts / day Get Email Contact More
11. Music-News.com
London, England, UK
Music-News.com features news, reviews, interviews, competitions, the latest releases, and all the gossip from the worldwide music scene including unsigned.
music-news.com
123.5K⋅ 65.1K ⋅6 posts / day Get Email Contact More
12. Music Week
London, England, UK
Music Week brings you the latest news, interviews and opinions from the music industry.Music Week has been the leading trade media brand for the UK music industry for over 50 years, and is essential reading for anyone who needs to understand the business of music, from vinyl to streaming, from the Dublin Castle all the way to Wembley Stadium.
musicweek.com
35.4K⋅ 200.4K ⋅8 posts / week Get Email Contact More
13. MusicRow Magazine
Nashville, Tennessee, US
For more than 40 years MusicRow magazine's publications have been at the forefront of the Nashville music industry. Known for its candid voice and accuracy, music executives rely on the outlet for exclusive reviews, breaking news, and in-depth coverage.
Also in Nashville Music Blogs, Country Music Magazines
musicrow.com
69K⋅ 94.2K ⋅30 posts / week Get Email Contact More
14. Complete Music Update
London, England, UK
CMU helps people navigate and understand the music business through media, training, consultancy and education.
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completemusicupdat..
5.3K⋅ 17.9K ⋅30 posts / week Get Email Contact More
15. The Music Network
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since 1994. The Music Network is Australia's #1 source for news, interviews, and jobs. TMN reaches the most influential people working in music, media, marketing, tech, and entertainment in Australia and around the world.
Also in Australian Music Blogs, Australian Music Magazines
themusicnetwork.com
33.1K⋅ 32K ⋅2 posts / day Get Email Contact More
16. Spotify for Artists
Stockholm, Sweden
Get more out of Spotify with tools & tips for artists and their teams.Spotify is where music discovery happens for 345 million listeners in 170 markets. Spotify for Artists is the best place for music marketers to reach their fans and create new ones.
artists.spotify.co..
171.4K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More
17. Lefsetz Letter
Santa Monica, California, US
Bob Lefsetz is the author of 'The Lefsetz Letter.' Famous for being beholden to no one and speaking the truth, Lefsetz addresses the issues that are at the core of the music business: downloading, copy protection, pricing, and the music itself.
lefsetz.com/wordpress
65.2K ⋅2 posts / day Get Email Contact More
18. The Daily Rind Blog
New York City, New York, US
The blog is the Orchard's news resource serving music industry insights across marketing, video strategy, rights management and technology.The Orchard is the technology-driven leader in music distribution and artist & label services.
dailyrindblog.com
135.8K⋅ 53.3K ⋅6 posts / month Get Email Contact More
19. DIY Musician
Portland, Oregon, US
CD Baby is more than just a music distributor. We're a community of like-minded artists looking to buck the major-label model and support independent artists in every way we can. Discover everything you need to know about music promotion on your terms. Explore hundreds of articles about moving your music career forward.
diymusician.cdbaby..
192K⋅ 91.9K⋅ 44.6K ⋅1 post / week ⋅ Jul 2009 Get Email Contact More
20. A&R Factory
London, England, UK
Leading A&R Music industry blog featuring upcoming unsigned bands and buzz artists from around the world. Since 2012, we have grown into one of the most respected artist and repertoire (A&R) blogs. We help music industry professionals discover new independent music from across the world.
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anrfactory.com
14.8K⋅ 16.6K⋅ 5.2K ⋅5 posts / day Get Email Contact More
21. Kings of A&R
New Jersey, US
Kings of A&R is music site read by music industry and creative professionals. Over the years, the blog has been a hub for industry execs and various creative professionals looking to work with or strike deals with new artists.
Also in American Music Blogs
kingsofar.com
18.1K⋅ 44K⋅ 11.3K ⋅4 posts / week ⋅ Mar 2005 Get Email Contact More
22. Music Think Tank
Music Think Tank is a leading music industry and artist advice blog, managed by Hypebot.com. A group blog bringing together key thinkers in the realm of the online music business.
musicthinktank.com
3.5K⋅ 30.8K ⋅2 posts / quarter Get Email Contact More
23. IQ Magazine
London, England, UK
IQ Magazine is an essential news resource for the international live music business. They feature the latest news, global trends, features, comments, and analyses, updated daily.
Also in UK Music Magazines
iq-mag.net
1.9K⋅ 5.2K ⋅27 posts / week Get Email Contact More
24. Music Gateway Blog
Reigate, England, UK
Music Gateway, a worldwide music industry marketplace where you find music industry jobs, music cloud storage, music news, record labels companies, music industry news, and how to start a career in music.
musicgateway.com/blog
10K⋅ 7.9K ⋅15 posts / month Get Email Contact More
25. Music Industry Blog
England, UK
This is the blog of Mark Mulligan a media and technology analyst of more than 15 years standing and one of the leading voices in music industry analysis.On this blog you will find opinion and insight on the music industry's often painful journey towards creating a new business around music.
musicindustryblog...
13.7K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More
26. UK Music
London, England, UK
Here you can find all the latest news updates from UK Music, providing you with a regular update on issues and concerns affecting the music industry.UK Music is the umbrella organisation that represents the collective interests of the UK's commercial music industry.
ukmusic.org/news
6.1K⋅ 127.5K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More
27. EDM.com » Music Industry
Los Angeles, California, US
EDM.com has cultivated an industry-leading relationship with readers and serves as the most trusted source of breaking news, human interest stories, music reviews, and industry insights at the epicenter of electronic dance music culture.
edm.com/industry
2.2M⋅ 172.5K ⋅3 posts / week Get Email Contact More
28. Music 3.0 Music Industry Blog
Los Angeles, California, US
An overview of music industry news and trends by best selling audio and music business author Bobby Owsinski. Music 3.0 looks at the new music industry and how social media plays a part in it.Bobby Owsinski is a producer/engineer, author and coach. He has authored 24 books on recording, music, the music business and social media.
music3point0.com
13.8K⋅ 9.7K ⋅3 posts / week Get Email Contact More
29. Disc Makers Blog » Music Business
Pennsauken, New Jersey, US
A collection of articles from the Disc Makers blog that relate to the music business, including music news, management and CD manufacturing advice.Disc Makers is the nation's leading independent CD & DVD manufacturer, offering CD & DVD replication and custom disc packaging for independent musicians, filmmakers, and businesses.
blog.discmakers.co..
118.6K⋅ 30.6K ⋅2 posts / month Get Email Contact More
30. Ari's Take Blog
Los Angeles, California, US
Ari's Take is a music business education and artist advocacy company focusing on empowering musicians to have successful careers in the new music business.
aristake.com/blog
11.7K⋅ 29.5K ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact More
31. Cyber PR Blog
Brooklyn, New York, US
Cyber PR is a boutique PR firm based in Brooklyn. We help musicians and music-related brands. Our digital PR campaigns target blogs, podcasts, and influencers. We are also masterful at email marketing, social media, fan acquisition, and long-term marketing strategies.
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cyberprmusic.com/c..
12.2K⋅ 16.2K⋅ 8.1K ⋅3 posts / week Get Email Contact More
32. Symphonic Distribution » Music Business
Tampa, Florida, US
Explore the latest insights and industry advancements in music industry, monetization, artist development and more. Symphonic Distribution is a 100% independent music distribution and marketing company headquartered in Tampa, FL.
blog.symphonicdist..
22.9K⋅ 13.6K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More
33. Music Business Journal
thembj.org
1 post / month Get Email Contact More
34. MIDiA Research Blog » Music Industry
midiaresearch.com/..
3.9K⋅ 5K ⋅8 posts / day Get Email Contact More
35. Water & Music
A research and intelligence network for the new music business
waterandmusic.com
19.7K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More
36. MuseWire
Torrance, California, US
Music Industry Newswire (MuseWire) covers music makers, music gear, reviews, the music business and related topics; established 2004. MuseWire is a publication of Neotrope, a company specializing in PR, design, advertising and more.
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musewire.com
266⋅ 106 ⋅3 posts / quarter ⋅ Aug 2006 Get Email Contact More
37. Careers In Music Blog
Boulder, Colorado, US
We're doing our best to provide truly valuable music business insights you can use. Get your music career rolling with these in-depth articles written by established, industry experts.CareersInMusic.com is dedicated to providing the highest quality career development books, tutorials and information available.
careersinmusic.com..
48.7K⋅ 152 ⋅2 posts / month Get Email Contact More
38. Music Entrepreneur HQ Blog
Music Business Training and Music Marketing Strategies
musicentrepreneurh..
360⋅ 335 ⋅3 posts / week Get Email Contact More
39. Warm Music Blog
Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark
Stay tuned into the music industry. Discover what's charting on the radio worldwide, the latest releases, business updates, and trends.WARM is the first large-scale radio airplay monitor, built solely for the purpose of giving transparency for the individual musicians.
warmmusic.net/blog
3.9K⋅ 664 ⋅22 posts / year Get Email Contact More
40. Global Sound Group » Music Industry News
London, England, UK
Home to music industry news and material covering all facets of the current music industry brought to you by Global Sound Group in London.Global Sound Group is a music and sound company based in central London.
globalsoundgroup.c..
9K⋅ 12.1K ⋅27 posts / year Get Email Contact More
41. Indian Music Industry
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Find the latest Indian Music Industry news and updates on what's hot around the music corner. The Indian Music Industry is a non-commercial organization that represents India's recorded Music Industry and is responsible for promoting the economic interest and soft power of music labels registered in India.
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indianmi.org/activ..
1K ⋅2 posts / month Get Email Contact More
42. Reprtoir Blog
Weekly music business news, deep music industry articles, and Reprtoir product announcements.
reprtoir.com/blog
9 posts / year Get Email Contact More
43. Indiefy Blog
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Explore our articles about everything you need to know about music distribution and promotion, read our tips and learn how to move your music career forward.Indiefy provides digital distribution and digital tools to help independent artists to develop their careers.
indiefy.net/blog
15.8K⋅ 1.6K ⋅8 posts / year Get Email Contact More
44. American Association of Independent Music
A2IM is the collective voice of Independent Music
a2im.org/news
3 posts / month Get Email Contact More
45. SmartistU Blog
smartistu.com/blog
4.7K⋅ 469 ⋅8 posts / day Get Email Contact More
46. BlackbirdPunk Blog
Berlin, Germany
This blog is full of insider tips and tricks about the music industry and musically miscellaneous posts. Blackbird Punk is a digital agency here to help the music industry master digital transformation.
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blackbirdpunk.com/..
129⋅ 30 ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More
47. Music Industry Weekly
Music Industry Weekly is the #1 source for music entertainment news, trends and happenings for music industry executives and creatives. This digital publication has earned its place in the music industry as one of the most highly influential sources of content available online.
musicindustryweekl..
12.6K⋅ 2 ⋅24 posts / year Get Email Contact More
48. Liberty Music PR Blog
libertymusicpr.com..
1 post / day Get Email Contact More
49. KinerkTube » Music Industry Advice
Santa Rosa, California, US
Find the latest music industry news and advice on KinerkTube Blog. KinerkTube is the new niche way to streamline all your online music content, connect & collab with members, book shows & events, book artists, socialize, search, locate, and find almost anything music.
kinerktube.com/blo..
372 ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact More
50. Dark Escapes Music Blog
darkescapes.com/mu..
3.6K ⋅4 posts / month Get Email Contact More
51. Releese Blog
releese.io/blog
72⋅ 10 ⋅7 posts / day Get Email Contact More
52. Martin Strang Blog
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Based in Buenos Aires-Argentina, Martin Strang is a multi instrumentalist, composer and music producer with more than 20 years as a musician. As and artist and school of business marketing professor, I'm entitled to share with you my projects and thoughts about the modern music industry.
martinstrang.com/blog
746 ⋅3 posts / year Get Email Contact More
53. The Guardian » Music Industry
London, England, UK
Stay up to date with the latest music industry news and updates on The Guardian.Guardian is the world's leading liberal voice, since 1821.
theguardian.com/bu..
8.5M⋅ 10.9M ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact More
54. Rolling Stone » Music Business News
New York City, New York, US
Stay up to date with the latest music business news and updates by the Rolling Stone.Rolling Stone has been a culture carrier for more than 50 years, providing definitive coverage across music, politics, culture and entertainment.
rollingstone.com/p..
5.1M⋅ 6.4M Get Email Contact More
55. HITS Daily Double
Los Angeles, California, US
Stay up to date with the latest music industry news and updates by the Hits Daily Double.Hits Daily Double is a Hollywood based music trade publishing company focused on Industry News and Innuendo.
hitsdailydouble.com
4.4K⋅ 144.4K ⋅30 posts / year Get Email Contact More
56. Pollstar
Los Angeles, California, US
Pollstar, the voice of live entertainment for over 40 years, provides the most up-to-date, relevant and useful data available for the global concert industry, delivering an unmatched archive of live entertainment data, a focus on editorial excellence, and the most powerful metrics of entertainment industry success available anywhere.
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pollstar.com
23K⋅ 19.5K ⋅30 posts / year Get Email Contact More
57. TuneCore Blog
Brooklyn, New York, USs
Read TuneCore's blog to get music career advice, tips, success stories, and discover new music.TuneCore is made up of some of the brightest minds and most passionate people in the music and tech industries united by a mission of supporting independent artists everywhere.
tunecore.com/blog
288.4K⋅ 143.6K ⋅18 posts / year Get Email Contact More
58. The Unsigned Guide Blog
theunsignedguide.c..
8.4K⋅ 29.6K Get Email Contact More
59. Midem Blog
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
This is the official blog of Midem, its aim is to foster debate and exchange of music industry knowledge, as shared both at Midem and beyond.Midem is the annual event in Cannes, France, and the digital platform where artists, technology and brands are connected by music
blog.midem.com
49.4K⋅ 25.4K Get Email Contact More
60. Dotted Music
New York City, New York, US
A music industry & music promotion blog.Dotted Music is a full-service music marketing agency. With over a decade of experience, the Dotted Music team has served a wide range of industry players, from artists of diverse genres, to record labels, and tech companies.
dottedmusic.com
2.3K⋅ 15.4K ⋅2 posts / year Get Email Contact More
61. Sound Royalties Blog
West Palm Beach, Florida, US
Stay current with help from The Beat, a blog from Sound Royalties. We'll fill you in on current developments in the music industry, events, conferences & more. Sound Royalties helps songwriters, artists, producers, and other music creators leverage their royalty streams for professional or personal funding.
soundroyalties.com..
21.8K⋅ 2.5K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact More
62. Soundcharts Blog
soundcharts.com/blog
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63. Music Business Research
musicbusinessresea..
12 posts / year Get Email Contact More
64. Indiy
Stay up to date with the latest music industry resources and updates on Indiy Blog.Indiy is the revolutionary new service platform built for musicians by musicians. Your go-to place to buy and sell music industry services online.
indiy.com/category..
1.8K⋅ 43 ⋅14 posts / quarter Get Email Contact More
65. DK Music Business Academy Blog
Hove, England, UK
DK Music Business Academy is a resource for musicians and artists to learn more about the strategies used by music industry professionals every day in order for you to take control and get much bigger results, faster.
dk-mba.com/blog
28.1K⋅ 2.9K ⋅30 posts / year Get Email Contact More
66. ZephyrHillMusic Blog
England, UK
ZephyrHillMusic helps singers and songwriters explore their own potential. Find Music Business information on topics such as making money, writing lyrics, songwriting, collaboration for unsigned artists and singers.
zephyrhillmusic.co..
264⋅ 4.4K ⋅5 posts / year Get Email Contact More
67. Women in the Music Industry Blog
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
This platform is specifically made to highlight women behind the scenes in the music industry. We believe that they deserve recognition for the wonderful things they are doing and the steps they are taking to make the industry more gender inclusive.
wimi.online/blog
877 ⋅9 posts / year Get Email Contact More
68. Music Business Basics Blog
Franklin, Tennessee, US
Vince Wilcox, 40-year music industry veteran and author of How to Make a Living in the Music Business, shares invaluable advice, experience, and insight for music artists, songwriters, publishers, managers, booking agents and anyone interested in the entertainment industry.
musicbusinessbasic..
84⋅ 86 Get Email Contact More
Music Industry Bloggers
Blogger Name | Blog Link | Total Blog Posts | |
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Llewelyn Screen | anrfactory.com | 1227 | |
Ashley King | digitalmusicnews.com | 1171 | |
Gil Kaufman | billboard.com | 1055 | |
Chris Cooke | completemusicupdate.com | 961 | |
Lorie Hollabaugh | musicrow.com | 935 | |
Andy Malt | completemusicupdate.com | 925 | |
Amelia Vandergast | anrfactory.com | 881 | |
Rania Aniftos | billboard.com | 874 | |
Lars Brandle | billboard.com | 767 | |
Starr Bowenbank | billboard.com | 735 | |
Lydia Farthing | musicrow.com | 731 | |
Ciara McVey | billboard.com | 690 | |
Dylan Smith | digitalmusicnews.com | 682 | |
Billboard Staff | billboard.com | 598 | |
James Hanley | iq-mag.net | 568 | |
Stuart Dredge | musically.com/news | 563 | |
IQ | iq-mag.net | 556 | |
webmaster | bmi.com | 515 | |
Glenn Rowley | billboard.com | 487 | |
Jessica Nicholson | billboard.com | 485 | |
LB Cantrell | musicrow.com | 413 | |
Heran Mamo | billboard.com | 402 | |
Katie Atkinson | billboard.com | 389 | |
Hannah Dailey | billboard.com | 379 | |
Mitchell Peters | billboard.com | 349 |
Music Industry Blog Topics
Topic | Number of posts |
---|---|
Music | 5311 |
Music News | 2456 |
Pop | 1302 |
Business | 1143 |
Find Up And Coming Music Artists | 933 |
Business News | 909 |
Chart Beat | 809 |
Music Industry News | 797 |
Culture | 776 |
Bbnews | 712 |
Top Indie Music Blog | 692 |
R&B/Hip-Hop | 656 |
Rock | 623 |
Legal | 548 |
Latin | 518 |
Artist News | 513 |
Awards | 479 |
Country | 460 |
Hip-Hop | 457 |
Billboard News | 440 |
Music Industry Blogs By Category
Category | No. of Blogs |
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Audio Engineering Blogs | 29 |