CD Baby Artist Spotlight: Anna-My

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CD Baby Artist Spotlight: Anna-My

Fresh off the release of her latest release "Ready, Kick It," Swedish DJ and producer Anna-My shared a bit about how she created and promoted the track.

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Sudden Quarterly – (Record Label Interview)

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Sudden Quarterly - (Record Label Interview)

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What happens when you build a record label around a single idea—and commit to it for years?

This week I’m joined by Spencer Zahn, founder of Sudden Quarterly, one of the most thoughtfully designed new labels I’ve come across.

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Every year follows a different creative theme. Every release is visually connected. Every record is a brand-new collaboration between artists who have never made an album together before.

We dive deep into why constraints can actually create more freedom, how Spencer plans years in advance, the challenge of balancing artistic vision with sustainability, and why he believes record labels should be experiences—not just distribution companies.

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“Playlisting Is Not Your Answer” — un:hurd Founder Answers Artist Questions | find your frequency

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"Playlisting Is Not Your Answer" — un:hurd Founder Answers Artist Questions | find your frequency

"Playlisting Is Not Your Answer" — un:hurd Founder Answers Artist Questions | f:nd your frequency

200,000 artists have signed up to un:hurd. Alex Brees, the founder, has seen what the ones who grow do differently from the ones who stay invisible. In this episode, Sam (Head of Growth) puts Alex in the hot seat and the community asks the questions.

Alex breaks down why playlisting is part of the strategy but not the strategy, the 3 things that separate artists who grow from those who don’t, why chasing a million streams might be the wrong goal when £30,000 from a loyal community is the real career, why artists in developing markets have an advantage most don’t realise, and why the journey taking 5 to 10 years is actually a great filter.

Questions from Oisin Murphy (@oisinmurphy_09), BECKO (@becko_records), Luke / In Pools (@in.pools), Hway (@adrianhway), TheEnough (@theenough_official), and The K.I.J Experience (@thekijexp334578).

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ABOUT find your frequency

The podcast about building an audience from zero. Every week, un:hurd music founder Alex Brees talks to artists, founders, and investors who’ve built something from nothing. If you’re an independent artist trying to grow, this show is for you.

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Alex Brees — Founder, un:hurd music

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Rapper Kyle Payne chats about Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

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Rapper Kyle Payne chats about Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

This Pride Month, we sat down with rapper Kyle Payne to talk about embracing authenticity, navigating creative growth, and the importance of queer voices in music. From his Louisiana roots to building community in New York, @kylepaynemusic shares the experiences that continue to shape his artistry.

Tap in to hear Kyle’s advice for fellow queer creatives, discover an LGBTQIA+ artist he’s loving right now, and more.
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Indie artists, stop wasting money on marketing that isn’t working. #musicindustrytips

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Indie artists, stop wasting money on marketing that isn’t working. #musicindustrytips

If you’ve ever wondered whether your ad campaign is actually paying off, here are a few insider tips from @songtools CEO, Danny Garcia.

He shared even more practical insights in our recent masterclass. Watch it via the button here!

#independentartists #musicindustry #musicmarketing #musicbusiness

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Spotify isn’t going to save this song…(so I have too)

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Spotify isn't going to save this song...(so I have too)

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