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The #1 Resource for the Indie Artist and the Fans that Love them |
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Opulous: Empowering Independent Musicians in a Decentralized Music Industry |
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The music industry has long been dominated by major labels and centralized platforms that control distribution, royalties, and artist visibility. However, the rise of blockchain technology and decentralized platforms is revolutionizing the way music is created, shared, and monetized. Among these innovations, Opulous stands out as a groundbreaking platform offering independent musicians a chance to take control of their careers in the emerging decentralized music industry. |
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Video of The Week
"I Don't Know"
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Dennis Spencer Group
Lend me a Dime |
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Ron Houston
My Last Round |
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Tom Clarke’s Ten Favorite Roots and Blues Albums of 2024 |
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Tom Clarke’s Ten Favorite Roots and Blues Albums of 2024 capture the soul and essence of a genre steeped in tradition yet brimming with contemporary innovation. From raw, acoustic storytelling to electrified grooves that push the boundaries of blues, Clarke’s picks celebrate the diversity and depth of roots music. This year’s list includes both legendary artists continuing to redefine their sound and emerging talents carving their place in the scene. With powerful lyrics, soulful instrumentation, and timeless themes, these albums reflect the enduring relevance of roots and blues in modern music. |
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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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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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On the Road and in the Studio |
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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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