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The #1 Resource for the Indie Artist and the Fans that Love them |
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Video of The Week
"Sushi and Coca Cola"
Showcasing Videos that Creatively Use AI Generative images and video
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A Statement of Commitment to Independent Music Community For 2026 |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to see how Making a Scene is going Support the Indie Music Community in 2026
Making a Scene is reaffirming and expanding its commitment to the independent music community with a clear editorial mission: to continue delivering in-depth, practical journali/sm that helps artists take control of their careers instead of asking for permission from systems that were never designed to work in their favor. This commitment is not rooted in trends, hype cycles, or surface-level commentary.
It is grounded in the belief that a healthy music ecosystem depends on a strong, informed, and economically sustainable music industry middle class made up of independent artists who understand both their creative value and their business power. |
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Why Your Fan Data is Worth More than Your Music! |
f you are an independent artist, this is a hard truth that cuts against almost everything you were taught. Your music is no longer the most valuable thing you create. Your fan data is. Even more uncomfortable is this reality: recorded music has largely lost its status as a product.
For most of music history, recordings were something you could hold in your hands. Vinyl records, cassette tapes, and CDs were physical objects. You paid money, you owned something, and that ownership gave the recording value. But that world is gone. Today, recorded music is no longer treated as a product. It is treated as a utility, a background service that lives inside massive platforms. |
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AI Chatbots for Musicians: 24/7 Fan Engagement Without Losing the Human Touch |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to Gain More Insight into Build your own Chatbot Saving you Time!
There’s a quiet lie baked into the modern music business. It tells you that if you want real fans, you have to be online nonstop. You have to reply right away. You have to post every day. You have to treat the algorithm like your boss, ready to jump the second it whistles. And if you don’t keep up, the lie says you’ll vanish. |
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The Home Studio Is Not a Shortcut, It’s a Strategy |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to gain more insight in building a Home Studio
For a long time, the home studio has been talked about like a backup plan. Something you use only because you cannot afford the “real thing.” A temporary setup you tolerate until a label calls, or until you can scrape together enough money to book time in a flashy room with a massive console and someone else running the session. That idea is deeply baked into music culture, and it is one of the quiet reasons so many independent artists feel stuck. It frames the home studio as a sign you have not “made it yet,” instead of recognizing it for what it actually is. |
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Fender Steps Into the Studio World With Fender Studio Pro 8 |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to gain more Insight into the New Fender Studio Pro 8
For decades, Fender has been the company most musicians connect with guitars, amps, and the idea of owning your sound from the very first note you play. Fender has always lived at the start of the music chain, where hands touch strings and sound is born. What has changed is how far Fender now follows that sound. With the launch of Fender Studio Pro 8, Fender is no longer stopping at the instrument. It is stepping fully into the recording studio and placing its name at the center of the modern music workflow. |
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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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Our Cover - Agnes Uncaged |
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Beyond the stage, Julia and Esmé have become deeply involved in supporting their Minneapolis neighbors during the current turmoil caused by ICE activity in the city. The sisters are working tirelessly to purchase and deliver groceries and to help transport people to and from their jobs so they do not have to rely on public transportation during an uncertain and frightening time. They have dedicated their upcoming CD release show at the end of the month to those affected and have vowed to donate all proceeds to organizations protecting immigrant families in Minneapolis. |
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Serpent of the Road
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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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SSL Auto Bundle Deep Dive Review |
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to gain More Insight into The SSL Auto Bundle
If you make music at home, you already live with a constant push and pull. You want your songs to sound finished, confident, and professional. You want them to hold up when played next to commercial releases. But at the same time, you don’t want every session to turn into a deep dive into technical theory. You didn’t start making music so you could spend hours second-guessing EQ curves and compressor settings. You want control, not confusion. You want support, not restrictions. |
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Gear and Software Reviews |
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