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Future of the Music Business/ Music Business/ Understanding Decentralized Music Industry

10 Ways the Music Industry Is Rigged Against Independent Artists (And How to Fight Back)

Richard L'Hommedieu AI in music, artist empowerment, audius, bandcamp, blockchain music platforms, DAOs for musicians, decentralized music, escape the music industry, fair music payouts, fan engagement, fight the music system, independent musicians, indie music tips, major labels, music industry corruption, music industry scams, music marketing, Music NFTs, music ownership, NFT music, smart contracts, Spotify Discovery Mode, streaming royalties, token gating, Web3 music May 15, 2025

The article discusses the challenges independent artists face in the music industry, highlighting issues like streaming royalties, major label dominance, and algorithm bias. It offers solutions involving decentralized platforms, direct fan engagement, and innovative tools that empower artists to take control of their careers and connect with their audience without relying on traditional structures.

Understanding Decentralized Music Industry

From Streams to Sovereignty: How to Transition Your Fanbase into the Decentralized Music Economy

Richard L'Hommedieu artist empowerment, audius, blockchain music platforms, decentralized music industry, digital collectibles, direct-to-fan music, escape the streaming trap, exclusive access music, fan engagement, fan-owned music, future of music industry, independent artist tools, indie musician strategy, music community building, music DAO, music industry disruption, music marketing strategy, music monetization, music NFT drops, music token economy, NFT music, smart contracts for musicians, streaming alternatives, Tamago, token gated content, web3 fanbase, Web3 music May 9, 2025

This guide explores transitioning indie musicians from traditional streaming to a decentralized music economy. It emphasizes understanding and segmenting fanbases, educating fans about Web3 benefits, building community hubs, and creating digital assets. The approach encourages artists to empower fans through engagement, ownership, and collaboration, fostering a grassroots movement in music.

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Music Business/ Understanding Decentralized Music Industry

Blockchain Music Streaming vs. Traditional Platforms

Richard L'Hommedieu audius, blockchain, blockchain streaming, decentralized music, decentralized music industry, future of music, music business, music industry, Spotify March 5, 2025

The comparison between traditional music streaming platforms like Spotify and blockchain-based services such as Audius highlights significant differences. While traditional platforms provide vast music collections but struggle with low artist payouts and lack of transparency, blockchain services offer better payment structures, increased control for artists, and transparent transactions, paving the way for potential industry reform.