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The #1 Resource for the Indie Artist and the Fans that Love them |
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From Likes to Income: How AI Marketing Translates Fan Engagement into Revenue |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion for more insights into creating your Brand in the Turning Likes into Income
There’s a funny thing about the internet. It gives artists more visibility than ever before—yet most indie musicians still struggle to turn that attention into real money. Getting thousands of likes on Instagram or a viral TikTok video feels good, but when it comes to paying rent or funding your next album, likes don’t equal dollars. That’s where artificial intelligence is changing the game.
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Video of The Week
"Tulsa"
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The Roadmap: How to Transition from Web2 to Web3 |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to gain more Insight into the Roadmap to Web3
For most indie artists, Web3 can sound like another buzzword—like crypto, NFTs, or blockchain were just a few years ago. But under the hype, there’s something far more powerful going on. Web3 represents a shift from renting space on platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and Instagram to owning your creative universe. It’s the difference between being an employee and being your own boss. And for independent musicians, it might be the biggest opportunity since the invention of home recording. |
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DaVinci Resolve 20: The Ultimate Free Video Editor for Indie Musicians |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion for more Insight into the Free Davinci Resolve 20!
If you’re an indie musician — writing songs, shooting videos, or just trying to tell your story visually — you’ve probably realized how important good video editing has become. Fans don’t just listen anymore; they watch. Whether you’re putting out a full music video, a lyric visualizer, a rehearsal clip, or a behind-the-scenes vlog, video is the main way you connect with your audience. But good editing software can be expensive, complicated, and often limited unless you pay for premium plans. |
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The Sentient Studio: How AI Learns Your Sound Over Time |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to Learn more about the future of the Sentient Studio!
There was a time when your digital audio workstation, or DAW, was nothing more than a glorified tape machine. You hit record, moved some faders, and hoped for the best. Every time you opened a new project, it felt like starting from scratch. Your EQ curves, compressor ratios, and reverb settings had to be dialed in again and again. You might have had a few saved presets, but the system itself didn’t know you. |
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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.
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Thank you for standing with us and helping keep Making A Scene alive and independent. |
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Jason Cale
Gator by The Tail |
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Our Cover Artist Samuel Wilbur |
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Jason Cale is a powerhouse guitarist, vocalist, and composer whose fearless creativity has birthed a sound that’s as unique as it is electrifying. Leading the charge with The Jason Cale Band, he’s crafted a genre-bending style they call Swampfunk—a fiery mix of soulful blues-rock, gritty New Orleans funk, and adventurous jazz fusion. It’s music that oozes authenticity, groove, and grit—equal parts Louisiana bayou, late-’60s psychedelia, and Southern soul, all stirred together in a modern, high-octane gumbo. |
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Brian Schumann
Lost Light |
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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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Using AI To Market your Music |
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Mid/Side Processing in Mixing: The Secret to Width, Clarity, and Control |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion for more insight into Mid Side Processing
Have you ever listened to a pro mix and thought, “Why does this sound so wide and full, but everything still feels perfectly in place?” That’s not just good EQ or compression — chances are, the engineer used a little Mid/Side processing to get that balance between focus and space.
Mid/Side, or M/S, is one of those behind-the-scenes techniques that can take your mixes from sounding flat and two-dimensional to open, clear, and three-dimensional. Once you understand what it does and how to use it properly, it becomes one of the most powerful tools in your mixing toolbox. |
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The Indie Advantage: How AI Levels the Playing Field in the Studio |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to gain more insight into AI’s Role in the Studio
Access to Major-Label Tech, at Home
Imagine being in a major label studio in the 1990s: racks of outboard gear, professional engineers, weeks of tracking, mixing, and mastering. For most indie artists, that meant compromise: cheaper rooms, fewer takes, less time, less polish. But today, AI is giving indie musicians the power to access that kind of technology in a very different way. |
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