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Marketing/ Music Biz News/ Music Business1

Direct-to-Fan Platforms Are Becoming Discovery Platforms. Don’t Make the Same Mistake Twice

Richard L'Hommedieu AI music discovery, AI recommendation systems, algorithm dependency, artist audience ownership, artist CRM, artist entrepreneurship, artist fan relationships, artist metadata, artist owned ecosystem, artist owned fan data, artist ownership, artist source of truth, artist website strategy, Bandcamp discovery, concert marketing, creator discovery platforms, creator economy 2026, creator platform dependency, direct fan relationships, direct music sales, direct-to-fan music, direct-to-fan platforms, fan data ownership, fan funnel for musicians, fan passport, fan relationship management, independent artist business, independent music revenue, independent musician marketing, Indie music business, making a Scene, Making a Scene Artist Ecosystem, MAS Fan Passport, music business technology, music customer lifetime value, music discovery platforms, music discovery strategy, music fan CRM, music fan database, music industry middle class, music industry technology, music marketing strategy, music memberships, music merchandise, music metadata, music platform dependency, music website marketing, musician business strategy, musician Patreon strategy, musician revenue streams, own your music business, owning your audience, Patreon Clips, Patreon creator roadmap 2026, Patreon discovery, Patreon discovery algorithm, Patreon for musicians, Patreon membership, Patreon Niches, Patreon Quips, Patreon recommendations, permission based fan data, platform independence for artists, portable fan relationships, QR code music marketing, smart links for musicians, Spotify discovery, TikTok music discovery, YouTube music discovery 0 Comments August 28, 2026

The article explores how Patreon is evolving from a simple membership platform into a comprehensive discovery tool for independent artists. It emphasizes the importance of artists diversifying their platforms to avoid dependency, learning to leverage discovery opportunities without losing control over their audience. The ultimate goal is to foster lasting relationships with fans while maintaining independence.

Future of the Music Business/ Marketing/ Music Biz News/ Music Business1

September 1 Is a Warning: Build an Exit Package for Every Music Platform

Richard L'Hommedieu AI music workflow, ai tools for musicians, artist business continuity, artist controlled data, artist data ownership, artist fan relationships, artist owned infrastructure, artist ownership, artist revenue stack, artist source of truth, Bandcamp for artists, cloud music production, decentralized music industry, direct to fan music business, distributor exit strategy, fan data ownership, fan passport, independent artist data, independent artist technology, independent music business, independent musician business, ISRC management, Making a Scene Artist Ecosystem, MassiveMusic for Rightsholders, master recording ownership, music business backup, music business continuity, music business infrastructure, music catalog backup, music catalog management, music distribution migration, music industry middle class, music licensing records, music metadata backup, music metadata management, music platform dependency, music platform exit strategy, music platform portability, music revenue diversification, music rights management, music rights records, music royalty records, musician business strategy, permission-based fan relationships, platform exit package, Songtradr Marketplace closing, Songtradr Marketplace shutdown, Songtradr September 1 2026, Songtradr transition, songwriter rights management, sync licensing for independent artists, web3 music business 0 Comments August 26, 2026

Songtradr’s Marketplace will close on September 1, 2026, prompting musicians to reconsider their reliance on single platforms for their music business. Artists are urged to create an “Exit Package” that consolidates their crucial music data, rights, and business continuity strategies, ensuring they can adapt and maintain operations despite potential service changes.

DIY PR/ Future of the Music Business/ Marketing/ Music Business1

Your Distributor Is Becoming Your Storefront

Richard L'Hommedieu ai music business tools, artist catalog backup, artist customer ownership, artist data ownership, artist email list, artist owned ecosystem, artist owned fan relationships, artist technology stack, artist website ownership, Bandzoogle DistroKid, changing music distributors, direct-to-fan commerce, direct-to-fan music, distributor data export, distributor royalty statements, DistroKid acquisition 2026, DistroKid CVC Capital Partners, DistroKid Direct merchandise, fan data portability, fan passport, fan relationship ownership, independent artist business, independent music distribution, independent musician revenue, indie artist distribution, ISRC backup, making a Scene, music business independence, music business tools, music catalog management, music CRM for artists, music distribution platforms, music distributor ownership, music industry consolidation, music industry middle class, music merchandise sales, music metadata management, music platform acquisitions, music platform dependency, music technology consolidation, permission based fan data, portable fan data, private equity indie music, private equity music industry, royalty report backup, SoundCloud Nina Protocol, UPC music release, web3 music ownership 0 Comments August 1, 2026

The content discusses the evolving role of music distributors, particularly DistroKid, as they shift from mere delivery services to comprehensive business platforms for independent artists. This change arises from investments by private equity firms, raising questions about control over artist-fan relationships. Artists must ensure they maintain ownership and access to their business information as technology and investment landscapes change.