Tag: direct to fan monetization
Direct-to-Fan Monetization: Beyond Merch & Selling Experiences
Direct-to-Fan Monetization: Beyond Merch – Selling Experiences, Not Just T-Shirts
In the ever-evolving music industry, artists are constantly seeking innovative ways to connect with their...
11 Music Industry Trends in 2025 Every Indie Artist Must Know
Independent artists are driving the future of music. The industry in 2025 rewards creativity, innovation, and connection over traditional label structures. Here are 11...
The State of the Music Industry in 2025 – Key Trends...
The music industry in 2025 is moving faster than ever. From new streaming models to AI tools and direct‑to‑fan platforms, the landscape is changing...
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Tiana Major9 “Desire” Review: A Sultry New Peak for R&B in 2026
Tiana Major9 is Finally Playing by Her Own Rules
If you’ve been following Tiana Major9 since the "Collide" days, you know she’s always had the...
Top Music Software Updates 2026: New DAW Features & VSTs
The 2026 Gear Shift: Music Software Updates You Actually Need to Care About
If your plugins feel a little "2024" lately, you’re not imagining it....
Erin LeCount – DON’T YOU SEE ME TRYING? Review & Meaning
Why 'DON’T YOU SEE ME TRYING?' is hitting so hard right now.
There is a very specific type of frustration that comes with being the...
Top Music Markets Outside the U.S.: 2026 Global Industry Trends
The reality of the 2026 music scene is that the "center" of the industry has shifted. It’s no longer just about cracking the Billboard...
$u$pect ft. Fbe GeeBahby – Smirkish Pt 2: The New Pop Single Review
$u$pect & Fbe GeeBahby Just Doubled Down with "Smirkish Pt 2"
Let’s be real—sequels are risky. Usually, the second installment of a track feels like...
Always Jim New Single: Wonder World | Paul Kostromin Indie Rock
Playing for the Soul: Always Jim Turns Grief into Indie-Gold with "WONDER WORLD"
There’s a rare shift that happens when a musician stops trying to...
Why Playlist Pitching Still Matters in 2026 | Artistrack #1 Music Promo
Why Playlist Pitching Still Matters (and Why Most Artists Are Doing It Wrong)
In 2026, it feels like the music industry is moving at a...
Genre Fusion in 2026: 10 Artists Breaking Every Music Rule
The Genre-Fluid Revolution: 10 Artists Killing the "Label" in 2026
Remember when we used to argue about whether a band was "Alternative" or "Indie"? In...
Chalk ‘Tongue’ Review: A Deep Dive into the New Single from Crystalpunk
Chalk Just Dropped ‘Tongue’ and It’s Everything We Wanted From Crystalpunk
If you’ve been keeping tabs on the Belfast music scene lately, you know that...
Damon Albarn New Single ‘Flags’: A Powerful Return for War Child
Damon Albarn’s ‘Flags’: A Masterclass in Pop with a Purpose
If there is one thing we’ve learned over the last three decades, it’s that Damon...
Daphni – Hang Review: A 70s Chase Scene Meets 2026 Warehouse Pop-House
The Vibe: 70s Chase Scene Meets a 2026 Warehouse
"Hang" doesn't waste time. It leads with these massive, brassy horns that sound like they were...
Mark Ambuter A Scratch of Grace Review | Soulful Indie Pop
Mark Ambuter’s "A Scratch of Grace" is the Reality Check Pop Music Needs Right Now
Let’s be honest: most modern pop feels like it was...
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