Why Dropping Singles Is Killing Indie Artists

Why Dropping Singles Is Killing Indie Artists

Insight: The Single-Release Trap Indie artists have been conditioned to believe that dropping singles is the path to growth, but recent industry insights suggest otherwise. In a hard-hitting interview on No Labels Necessary, LiveMixtapes co-founder Pesh argues that the singles-first strategy is broken. He points out that 98% of songs get under 1,000 streams, and … Read more

Music News Digest: Sync, Strategy, and Synths

Music News Digest: Sync, Strategy, and Synths

Free Summer Music in Belmont The Belmont Summer Music Series returns with free weekend concerts, offering a community-friendly live music experience. Mixtape Game’s No Streamer Mode The studio behind the game Mixtape explains the lack of a streamer mode: music is the “soul” of the game, and they want to protect that experience. Warner Music … Read more

Hit or Miss? Underground Artists Face Off | MADE2MAKE IT

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Hit or Miss? Underground Artists Face Off | MADE2MAKE IT

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Tu aimes The Chainsmokers, Maxence ou Kik, alors écoute @LUNISofficiel​⁠, ta prochaine obsession !🌟

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Tu aimes The Chainsmokers, Maxence ou Kik, alors écoute @LUNISofficiel​⁠, ta prochaine obsession !🌟

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Cody Hibbard ⭐️

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Cody Hibbard ⭐️

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we sat down with Nashville-based artist @codyhibbard to talk about advice for up and coming artists.

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Release Smarter: Projects vs Singles & More Music Biz Tips

Release Smarter: Projects vs Singles & More Music Biz Tips

The Big Insight: Why Projects Beat Singles in 2025 In a blunt interview, LiveMixtapes co-founder Pesh argues that dropping singles is killing indie artists. He points to the mixtape era, where artists like Future and Migos built devoted fanbases by releasing cohesive projects. Today, streaming rewards passive consumption—98% of songs get under 1,000 streams—while platforms … Read more

Music Digest: Eurovision Formula, Licensing Contracts & More

Music Digest: Eurovision Formula, Licensing Contracts & More

Spotify Reveals Eurovision Winning Formula Data analysis uncovers patterns behind Eurovision winners, offering insights for artists targeting international contests. Industry Insights & Career Advice Bellingham’s music scene needs more infrastructure beyond house shows to grow sustainably. Business majors tailored to the music industry are gaining traction for aspiring executives. A self-taught producer went full-time in … Read more