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Independent Blues Award Nominations close Jan 15 2025!! |
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The independent Blues Awards celebrate the diversity and power of the music that is created by those artists that acknowledge their inspiration and roots are in the blues. These awards will represent not only those “touring” artists who work within the established blues community, but embrace working artists who work in other markets but still acknowledge and honor their roots in the blues. |
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Video of The Week
"Spoons for Sweets"
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2024 Music Industry Year in Review |
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Spotify announced as of January of 2024 changes to their payment model, ceasing all payments for tracks that do not achieve 1,000 streams. An Interesting fact is according to ChartMetric 2023 stats 81% of the music on Spotify was under 1,000 Streams! This has impacted independent artists who rely on smaller, niche audiences, as these streams often represent a significant portion of their income. The move favors higher-performing tracks and established artists, while creating financial pressure for up-and-coming musicians. |
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The Future of the Music Industry: Embracing Decentralization |
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The music industry is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by the rapid rise of decentralization and blockchain technology. These innovations are reshaping how music is created, distributed, and monetized, particularly for independent artists. As the traditional industry structure faces disruption, decentralization offers artists greater control over their work, transparency in revenue sharing, and direct engagement with fans. Let’s explore the future of the music industry with a focus on a decentralization music industry and the applications (dApps) that can be empowering for indie musicians. |
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ThorBjorn Risager and the Black Tornado
Come On In |
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Rocky Athas
Livin My Best Life |
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Richard Ludmerer's Top Indie Blues Releases for 2024 |
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Richard Ludmerer’s top blues releases of 2024 showcase a blend of tradition and innovation, highlighting artists who honor the genre’s roots while pushing its boundaries. From soul-stirring guitar solos to heartfelt harmonica riffs, this year’s collection captures the raw emotion and storytelling that define blues music. Featuring breakout stars and veteran legends alike, these albums span Delta blues, Chicago blues, and modern blues-rock, offering something for every fan. With rich vocals, gripping lyrics, and electrifying performances, Ludmerer’s picks celebrate the enduring power and evolution of the blues. |
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Are Record Companies Buying Artist Catalogs to use in Future AI Projects? |
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Record companies can see the writing on the wall, we may be looking at a decentralized music industry rendering the traditional record company extinct. In response they are changing their business model by increasingly buying up artist catalogs, besides the ability to control royalty and licensing revenue they are looking to position themselves in the evolving landscape of AI-driven music generation. While this has been a practice in the industry for some time, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry has added another layer to this trend. It is curious that some of the language of these purchase contracts now include the language that include not on the royalty and licensing of a particular sound recording but also include the “likeness, sound and any derived sound and likeness throughout the universe” |
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Why Musicians Should Move from Twitter to The Decentralized Social Media Network “Bluesky“ |
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In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, musicians are constantly searching for new ways to connect with fans, build their brand, and promote their music. For years, Twitter has been a go-to platform for artists, offering real-time engagement with audiences, instant updates, and a space for creative expression. However, recent shifts in the social media ecosystem—particularly following Twitter’s rebranding to X—have led many musicians to explore alternative platforms for better visibility and more effective marketing. One such platform is Bluesky. |
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On the Road and in the Studio |
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Cyanite: Leveraging AI-Powered Music Analysis for Marketing |
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In an era where the music industry is increasingly driven by data, Cyanite has emerged as a powerful tool for artists, labels, and marketers looking to better understand and connect with their audiences. This AI-driven platform offers a range of features that can help streamline music marketing efforts, from track analysis and audience segmentation to mood-based recommendations and campaign optimization. Here’s a closer look at what Cyanite offers and how it can be leveraged to enhance music marketing strategies. |
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