Showcasing Videos that Creatively Use AI Generative images and video
Record Labels Aren’t Evil—They’re Just Optional Now
Listen to the Podcast Discussion and Gain More Insight into the New Music Industry
For most of modern music history, record labels were not just powerful. They were necessary. If you wanted to record, distribute, promote, or even be taken seriously, you needed a label. That reality shaped everything artists were taught to believe about success. Get signed. Give up control. Hope for the best. But here is the truth nobody in the industry likes to say out loud anymore. Record labels did not suddenly become bad. They simply stopped being mandatory.
The DAO Label Model: When Artists and Fans Run the Business
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to Gain More Insight into the DAO Label Model
For decades, the record label model has followed the same harsh pattern. A small group at the top controls the money, makes the decisions, and sets the direction for everyone else. These decisions often happen behind closed doors, far away from the artists and fans who actually create the value. Artists write the songs, record the music, and build the culture, yet they are usually the last people with real control over what happens to their own work.
What Actually Matters When Building a Home Recording Studio
A no-BS guide for indie artists who want results, not gear lust
Listen to the Podcast Discussion to gain more insight into Building your Home Studio
Let’s be honest. Most home recording studios fail long before the first note is ever recorded. Not because the artist lacks talent. Not because the gear is cheap or outdated. They fail because the studio was built around shopping instead of decision-making. Money gets spent before the purpose is clear, and gear piles up without a plan for how it will actually be used.
Joyann Parker is an American roots and soul singer-songwriter whose powerhouse voice and emotionally rich songwriting have made her one of the most compelling independent artists in today’s modern roots landscape. Blending blues, gospel, jazz, R&B, and vintage Americana, Parker pairs raw vocal authority with deeply human storytelling. Known for her electrifying live performances and unwavering authenticity, she has built a devoted fanbase through connection, craft, and emotional honesty rather than hype.
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."
Fixing Weak Performances Without Re-Recording: Ethical AI Editing
Making a Scene Presents –
Listen to the podcast Discussion to gain more insight in using AI Editing Ethically
There is a quiet fear that sits in the back of a lot of recording sessions. It shows up right after the take feels emotionally right, but technically messy. The singer rushed a line. The guitar player dug in too hard on the chorus. The drummer pushed the fill just enough to make the groove wobble. Everyone in the room knows the truth: the performance means something, but it is not quite holding together.
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.
