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The #1 Resource for the Indie Artist and the Fans that Love them |
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Building Your Web3 Artist Brand: How to Present Yourself as a Forward-Thinking Musician |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion for more insights into creating your Brand in the Decentralized Music Industry
If you’re an independent musician trying to stand out today, you’ve probably noticed that the music world is changing faster than ever. Between streaming algorithms, AI, and blockchain, it can feel like the ground keeps shifting under your feet. But here’s the thing—change isn’t the enemy. It’s the opportunity.
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Video of The Week
"Burning Man"
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Know Your Fans: How AI Analytics Shows You Who to Market To (and How) |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to gain more insight into AI Analytics
Picture this. You’ve just dropped your new single. You check your stats on Spotify, maybe glance at YouTube views, and you’re left wondering—Who’s actually listening to my stuff? Are they in your hometown? Across the country? Maybe on the other side of the world? |
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Neutron 5: A Deep Dive Review For Real-World Mixing |
Listen to the Podcast discussion to get more Insight into Izotopes Neutron 5!
If you make music at home or in a small studio, you already know the hardest part usually isn’t the songwriting. It’s the mix. Tracks pile up. Levels fight. Vocals hide behind guitars. Drums either feel weak or way too loud. That’s where iZotope’s Neutron 5 steps in. Think of it like a modern, all-in-one mixing toolkit that combines powerful modules with smart, AI-assisted workflows. You can drop it on individual tracks, stack the modules you need in any order, and even let it listen to your song so it can give you an honest first pass at balance and tone. You still make the creative calls, but it gets you to a clean starting point fast. |
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Making a Scene Presents – Audius Introduces Artist Coins! |
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Think of an Artist Coin like a digital fan-club pass. You make a coin under your artist name on Audius. Fans can buy it inside Audius. Holding your coin gets them into your inner circle: early listens, coin-only posts, private chats, special drops, and whatever else you decide to offer. It’s all built into the same Audius site where your music lives, so fans don’t have to learn a bunch of new tools. On day one, Audius already lets you gate music for coin holders and send message blasts to those holders, which makes the coin useful immediately—not some “maybe later” promise. |
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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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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.
👉 You can donate via PayPal: [email protected]
Thank you for standing with us and helping keep Making A Scene alive and independent. |
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Our Cover Artist Samuel Wilbur |
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Samuel Wilbur returns with a powerful new album, Ivory Tower — a record that feels nothing short of magical. Beyond its cinematic sound and lyrical depth, the album stands out for how Wilbur uses his platform to spotlight some of Minneapolis’s strongest female voices, featuring stunning performances by Meghan Kreidler, Dani Michaele, and Laura Kiernan. |
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Coastland Fair
The One of Us All |
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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.
👉 Claim your copy today—and take your place in the future of indie music.
“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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Using AI To Market your Music |
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Making a Scene Presents – AI for Session Musicianship: Tightening, Not Replacing |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to gain more Insight into Using AI to help Tighten up your Recordings
There’s this fear floating around studios lately — that artificial intelligence is coming to take the jobs of session musicians, singers, producers, even mixing engineers. The truth? AI isn’t here to replace you. It’s here to help you sound tighter, cleaner, and more confident in the studio. It’s a tool, not a takeover. |
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Mix Clarity: The Truth About Masking (And How to Fix It) |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion for more insight into what is Masking in your Mix and How to fix it!
by a recording engineer who’s spent way too many nights chasing clarity in crowded mixes
There’s a moment every indie artist hits when a mix sounds almost perfect… but something feels wrong. The vocals are there, the bass is there, the guitars are crunchy, the kick is thumping — yet somehow, it all sounds like a muddy soup instead of a clear, powerful record. |
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On the Road and in the Studio |
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