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Video of The Week
"Hurt so Good"
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Holiday Video of the Week
Alex Miller
All Wrapped up in You this Christmas |
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Making a Scene Presents – Top 10 Gift Ideas for the Indie Musician! |
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Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Recording Musicians (No Shipping Needed!) |
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Finding the right Christmas gift for a recording musician doesn’t have to mean shipping delays, backorders, or hoping something arrives before the big day. Some of the best gifts in today’s music world are digital — no boxes, no wrapping paper, no waiting. These gifts upgrade a musician’s studio, workflow, skills, and creativity the moment they open them. |
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Tom Clarke’s 20 Favorite Roots and Blues Albums of 2025 |
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The American Music Fairness Act: What It Really Means for Indie Artists in a World Where Radio Isn’t King Anymore |
Listen to the podcast Discussion to gain more insight into the American Music Fairness Act
For years the music business has danced around the same old question. Who gets paid when radio spins a song? If you think the artist gets a piece of that pie, you’re giving the system more credit than it deserves. The truth is, in the United States, the performer and the owner of the recording still earn nothing from AM/FM radio airplay. That weird loophole has survived almost a century. Now the American Music Fairness Act wants to close it, and the fight around it is getting louder every day. |
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How to Use AI Art to Build a Visual Brand Fans Remember |
How indie artists can use Midjourney, Ideogram, and Leonardo.ai to create a powerful, consistent visual world
Listen to the podcast discussion to gain more insight into using AI to build your consistent Brand
When people talk about branding in the music industry, it usually sounds like something only major labels can afford. Big agencies. Big budgets. Big teams deciding what your album art should look like or what colors fit your vibe. But that world is dead. Indie artists now have something better than a room full of marketing people. You have AI art tools that let you build your own visual universe with nothing but your imagination and a prompt. |
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Decentralized Touring & Ticketing: Taking Control of Live Revenue |
Listen to the podcast discussion and gain more insight into Decentralized Ticketing
If you’re an independent artist, you already know the truth. Touring is the lifeline. It’s the one place where you can still earn real money, meet real fans, and feel like you have a shot at building something that actually belongs to you. But the moment you step onto the traditional touring path, you slam headfirst into the same old walls that have stopped artists for decades. The big one is ticketing. Ticketmaster-style gatekeepers sit in the middle of everything, stacking fees on fees, blocking real fan access, and letting scalpers scoop up seats before your fans even know the show is on sale. |
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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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The Secret Power of Sidechains: How They Shape Modern Mixes |
Listen to the podcast discussion to gain more insight into sidechaining
If you’ve ever looked at a compressor or a gate and wondered what the little “Sidechain” button does, you’re not alone. Most beginners skip right past it because it looks like something made for scientists, not indie musicians working in a home studio. But the truth is simple. A sidechain is just a way to let one sound control what happens to another sound. That’s it. Once you understand that idea, you unlock one of the most powerful tools in the entire world of mixing. |
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Murali Coryell
Soul of a Nation |
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Our Cover Artist Murali Coryell |
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Murali Coryell’s story is one of deep roots, hard-earned growth, and a lifelong connection to music that runs far deeper than a famous last name. His journey started before he could walk. He was held as a baby by Jimi Hendrix, lived with Carlos Santana, and grew up around dinner tables shared with Miles Davis. Music wasn’t something he chose later in life. It was the air he breathed from the very beginning. |
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Larin Michaels
Love Straight from the Heart
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The Book They DON'T Want you to Read!! |
Tired of streaming pennies while gatekeepers cash in?
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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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Ace Studio 2.0 Artist Edition: The Deep-Dive Review Every Indie Musician Needs |
Listen to the podcast discussion to Learn More about Ace Studio 2.0 Artist Edition
The walls of the old music industry are falling, and indie artists are finally getting the tools they deserve. For years, only big studios and big budgets had access to high-end vocal production, full instrument libraries, and teams of session singers ready to jump in at any moment. But now there’s Ace Studio 2.0 Artist Edition, a tool that lets any indie musician create pro-level vocals, harmonies, and expressive instruments right inside their home studio. |
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Gear and Software Reviews |
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