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Under Attack! |
Our site was hit with a cyber attack traced back to Singapore. Because of this, I had to set up a Cloudflare account to protect MakingAScene.org from future attacks and keep the site online for our readers and artists. While this step gives us stronger security, it also raises the costs of running the site. Making A Scene has always been about supporting the indie music community without paywalls or clickbait, but now we could use your support.
If you value what we do and want to help us keep going strong, please consider donating. Every bit makes a difference.
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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.
🔥 Now Available in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover.
⚡ Exclusive Collector’s Run: Only 50 hand-numbered, signed editions exist. When they’re gone, they’re gone forever.
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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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NFTs for Musicians: Beyond the Hype |
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You’ve heard the buzzword and seen the headlines. Here’s the simple version, no tech talk. An NFT is a digital receipt that proves who owns a special version of something. That “something” can be your single, your album, a music video, a backstage pass, a signed vinyl voucher, or a bundle with all of the above. The receipt lives on a public database called a blockchain. Think of it like a global ledger that anyone can read but no one can secretly change. If a fan owns your NFT, the ledger shows it. If they transfer it to a friend, the ledger updates. That’s it. Straightforward, public, and trackable. |
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Video of The Week
"Unsaid"
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How to Use AI to Create Social Media Posts That Actually Get Fans Talking |
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Social media can feel like a full-time job when you’re an indie musician. Between rehearsals, recording, and life itself, finding the energy to write daily Instagram captions or TikTok scripts isn’t easy. But here’s the truth: your fans want to hear from you. They don’t just want polished songs—they want to feel like they’re part of your journey. |
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Ozone 12: How iZotope’s New Mastering Plugin Is Changing the Game |
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If you’ve ever finished mixing a song and thought, “Why doesn’t this sound like the tracks on Spotify or the radio?”—you’re not alone. That final polish you’re missing is called mastering, and it’s the step that takes a track from good to professional. For years, mastering was expensive, mysterious, and mostly reserved for big studios with racks of gear. But then came Ozone, and everything changed. |
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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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Joshua Espinosa
Michoacan |
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Joshua Espinoza |
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Latino-American jazz pianist Joshua Espinoza is known for blending and bending genres into music that feels both familiar and refreshingly undefinable. With bassist Kris Monson and drummer Jaron Lamar Davis, the Joshua Espinoza Trio explores the space where jazz improvisation meets classical chamber music, pop sensibilities, and folk traditions. |
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Warren Haynes
From Here on Out |
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Using AI To Market your Music |
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AI-Powered Vocal Cleanup: Faster, Cleaner, Smarter |
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If you’ve ever tried recording your vocals at home, you know the struggle. You nail a great take, full of emotion and energy, but when you listen back you hear more than just your voice. The hum of the air conditioner creeps in, your neighbor’s dog barks halfway through, or maybe the hiss of your laptop fan makes the track sound messy. For years, fixing these problems meant either having access to an expensive professional studio or spending hours trying to clean things up with old-school tools that often did more harm than good. |
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Signal Flow Made Simple: How Sound Travels from Your Mic to Your Mix |
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So, you just bought your first microphone and audio interface. You’re excited, maybe even a little overwhelmed, and you’re ready to start recording songs in your home studio. But before you press record, there’s one important thing you need to understand: signal flow. |
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On the Road and in the Studio |
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