You Own Your Masters. So Why Can Someone Else Make Your Music Disappear?
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The DistroKid and Universal Music Group dispute exposes a dangerous weakness in the independent music business. Artists fought for the right to own their recordings, but owning the music means surprisingly little when someone else controls access to the audience. It’s time to rethink what artist independence really means. StreamAlbums
The Most Valuable Thing You Take Home From a Show Might Not Be the Money at the Door
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Why a $27 million investment in live-event marketing should change how independent artists think about touring, fan relationships, and building a sustainable music career. BrowseArt Prints
The Most Expensive Thing You Can Leave Behind at a Gig
Stop Selling Things to Your Fans. Start Building Things With Them.
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How fan-created merchandise, shared ownership, AI-powered creativity, and a new approach to artist-approved businesses could turn an independent musician’s audience into a community of entrepreneurs. StreamAlbums
What If Your Next Great Merchandise Idea Comes From Your Audience?
Beyond the Stereo Master: How Loopsmith Opens a New Revenue Door for Independent Musicians
Video games don’t just need music. They need music that can think on its feet. A new update to Loopsmith is making it easier for independent composers and recording engineers to enter the interactive audio business, turning familiar studio skills into a specialized service that game developers actually need. StreamAlbums
BEV is a Minneapolis-based indie rock and power-pop project led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Niki Beverly, whose music moves between moody introspection, melodic guitar pop, and the restless energy of ’90s alternative rock. Built around swirling guitars, engaging rhythms, intricate harmonies, and emotionally direct lyrics, BEV creates songs that can sound immediately familiar before suddenly veering somewhere unexpected.
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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."
