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The #1 Resource for the Indie Artist and the Fans that Love them |
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The Book They DON'T Want you to Read!! |
Tired of streaming pennies while gatekeepers cash in?
It’s time to take back control.
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“Breaking Chains” is a timely and insightful exploration of how decentralization is reshaping the music industry. Richard L’Hommedieu draws on deep industry knowledge to examine the shifting balance of power between artists, labels, and digital platforms. The book offers both a critique of the traditional music business and a roadmap for musicians seeking independence in a rapidly evolving landscape. With clear explanations and practical strategies, L’Hommedieu empowers readers to understand blockchain, streaming economics, and new models of ownership. More than just a guide, it’s a call to artists to reclaim control of their work and careers. A must-read for musicians, managers, and anyone curious about the future of music."
Suz Holmes -Blue Note West
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Breaking Free: What Decentralization Means for Indie Musicians |
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Imagine a world where kings and queens ruled everything. If you wanted to sing in the streets, you had to pay the king. If you wanted to throw a party, you had to ask permission from the queen. That’s kind of how the traditional music industry works. Major record labels act like royalty, controlling who gets heard, who gets paid, and who gets left out. |
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Video of The Week
"Feelings"
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AI Marketing for Indie Musicians: A Simple Guide to Growing Fans Without Burning Out |
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Being an indie musician today is like being in five bands at once. You’re not just writing songs—you’re also your own promoter, social media manager, booking agent, merch seller, and sometimes even your own roadie. That’s a lot of hats to wear, and it can leave you feeling stretched thin.
This is where AI steps in. Think of AI as a super–smart assistant who never sleeps, learns what your fans like, and helps you connect with them in meaningful ways. Unlike a label that takes control away from you, AI gives you tools to stay independent while still growing big.
The truth is, AI isn’t about replacing your creativity. It’s about scaling your connection. You still write the songs and tell your story, but AI helps you reach more people with less stress. |
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PreSonus Studio One 7.2 — A Deep Dive Review |
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If you want a DAW that feels fast, flexible, and seriously pro, Studio One 7.2 hits that sweet spot. It’s built for songwriters, beat-makers, mixing engineers, and mastering folks who want one home for everything. In this review, I’ll walk you through what Studio One 7.2 adds on top of the already strong Studio One 7 base, explain how the AI features actually help real sessions, and talk about why PreSonus being part of Fender matters for the future of the platform. |
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Using AI To Market your Music |
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Understanding the Decentralized Music Industry
This is our series to help indie artists understand the future of the music industry through decentralization. |
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Doc Bowling and his Blues Professors
Going Down the Road Feeling Bad
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Our Cover Artist Doc Bowling |
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Doc Bowling & His Blues Professors are the real deal—a powerhouse blues band built on grit, soul, and musical scholarship. Led by Doc Bowling, a seasoned vocalist and guitarist with decades of performing under his belt, the band brings together a lineup of master musicians who deliver authentic blues with fire, finesse, and heart. |
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Frank Hannon
One More Time |
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The Future of Mastering: How AI Helps Indie Artists Get a Radio-Ready Sound |
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If you’re an indie artist today, you can finish a song at noon and have it streaming everywhere by dinner. The last step between your mix and the world is mastering. Mastering makes your track sound clear, consistent, and “finished” on phones, car speakers, club PAs, and yes—on radio. For years that meant hiring a mastering engineer. Now, AI mastering tools promise fast, affordable results. So which should you use? |
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Building Your First Home Studio: The Essential Gear Every Indie Artist Needs (Without Breaking the Bank) |
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If you’re an indie musician ready to start recording at home, chances are you’ve already faced the big question: “What gear do I actually need?” Walk into a music store or browse online, and you’ll find hundreds of microphones, glowing racks of gear, and software with names that sound like rocket science. It’s easy to feel like you need all of it before you can even hit “record.” |
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On the Road and in the Studio |
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