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Video of The Week
"Baby I'm Through"
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Holiday Video of the Week
Alex Miller
All Wrapped up in You this Christmas |
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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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Why the Music Industry Middle Class Matters More Than Superstars |
The Lie We Were All Sold
From the very beginning, most musicians are taught the same story, whether anyone ever says it out loud or not. If you work hard enough, sacrifice enough, and stick it out long enough, someone with power will eventually notice you. A label. A manager. A gatekeeper of some kind. That moment, we’re told, is when your real career finally begins. Until then, you’re expected to struggle quietly and call it “paying your dues.” |
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Record Labels Should Be Terrified: Artists Are Building Their Own Economies |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to gain more Insight into the New Music Economy
For most of music history, there was one road. If you wanted a career, you went through a major label. They had the money, the power, the distribution, and the connections. Artists were told this was the only way. Sign the deal. Give up ownership. Wait to get paid later. Maybe. That story is breaking down fast. Today, artists are quietly building something new. Not a trend. Not a side hustle. A real replacement. Artists are creating their own economies where music, fans, data, money, and marketing all live under their control. No gatekeepers. No middlemen. No waiting. |
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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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Web3 Sync Licensing: Decentralizing the Music-to-Media Pipeline |
Listen to the podcast discussion to gain more insight into Web3 sync Licensing
The Old Sync Game Is Rigged (And Indie Artists Know It)
If you are an independent artist, you already know the truth about sync licensing, even if nobody ever said it out loud. The system is closed. The gates are tall. The same names show up again and again in film, TV, and video games. Music supervisors pull from trusted libraries, pre-cleared catalogs, and relationships built over decades. If you are not already inside that circle, you are usually invisible. |
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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 Power of Reference Tracks: Learning to Mix by Listening |
Listen To the Podcast Discussion to gain More Insight into Using Reference Tracks
If you want your mixes to sound more “pro” without buying more gear or plugins, this is the shortcut nobody talks about enough. Reference tracks. Not copying. Not stealing ideas. Just listening smarter.
Most indie artists think mixing is about twisting knobs until things sound good. That’s half true. The real skill is knowing what “good” even sounds like in the first place. That’s where reference tracks come in. They train your ears faster than any tutorial ever will. |
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Laura Rain and the Ceasers
Closer to the Win |
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Our Cover Artist SANTA |
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We at Making a Scene Wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! |
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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?
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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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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