We’re officially halfway through 2026, and before you start planning the next release, stressing about Q4, or comparing yourself to other labels, let’s take a moment to celebrate something far more important:
You’re still here.
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In this episode, Scott reflects on the most admirable quality shared by the best independent labels and artists—not streams, sales, playlists, tours, or sold-out vinyl runs—but persistence.
Drawing inspiration from recent guests including Kou Records, Alt Dub, Crestfallen, We All Speak In Poems, and others, this episode explores why the labels making the biggest impact aren’t necessarily the biggest labels—they’re the ones willing to keep showing up, taking risks, and committing to their vision year after year.
The future of your label starts with what you do next.
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In honor of Black Music Month, we caught up with Seattle-based hardcore pop artist @TezaTalks to reflect on what the month means to her, the challenges she’s faced as a Black artist, and what it’s taken to fight to be seen and heard in the industry.
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle interviews S.I.A.T (Stuck In A Tree) and breaks down how the viral track “Stay in My Lane” changed her life and what came after the breakout moment. What looked like a breakthrough quickly turned into a fight over control, trust, royalties, and creative ownership.
She walks through the warning signs she missed, the mistakes that almost cost her career, and what every independent artist needs to understand before signing or handing over control. From viral marketing and social media success to contracts, management dynamics, and industry manipulation, this is a real-world look at what happens after the spotlight hits.
0:00 Intro & Going Viral With "Stay In My Lane"
1:38 The Social Media Strategy That Built The Song
5:45 Finding Her Brand Through Fan Feedback
8:05 Confidence, Growth & Staying In Your Lane
10:34 Her Take On AI In Music
12:53 Building The Right Team
14:08 When Management Became A Problem
19:09 Creative Block, Anxiety & The Breaking Point
22:15 Finding Missing Royalties & Filing A Lawsuit
23:50 Why Artists Need Contracts
25:29 The Risk Of Telling Her Story
27:27 Breaking Out Of The "Spiritual Music" Box
29:41 New Music: Creatrix
30:06 Future Goals & Creative Vulnerability
33:38 Outro
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Music videos are no longer just promotional tools. In today’s music industry, they are one of the most powerful ways to drive discovery, build fandom, and create new revenue streams.
In this episode of The Business Side of Music, Sarah Fleshner sits down with Jordan Glickson, Vice President of Music and Talent at VEVO, to discuss how artists can use visual content to grow their careers in 2026 and beyond.
Jordan shares how VEVO approaches artist development, why music videos remain at the center of successful release strategies, and how independent artists can compete without massive budgets. From short form content and YouTube algorithms to connected TV and fan engagement, this conversation is packed with practical advice artists can apply immediately.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why music videos are still essential for artist growth
• How visual content turns casual listeners into loyal fans
• The ideal content rollout strategy for a new release
• How often artists should be releasing video content
• Ways to create high impact visuals without spending a fortune
• What VEVO looks for when spotlighting emerging artists
• How to maximize discovery across YouTube, Shorts, TikTok, and connected TV
• The biggest mistake artists make with visual marketing
Whether you’re an independent artist, manager, marketer, or music entrepreneur, this episode will help you build a smarter visual strategy that drives long term career growth.
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Si eres nuevo en mi canal, mi nombre es Alexiomar Rodríguez, soy abogado y socio fundador de Xiola. Somos una firma legal boutique para la industria de la música y el entretenimiento. Trabajamos con artistas, empresarios e inversionistas. Les ayudamos a negociar y cerrar contratos de seis y siete cifras. En 2025, conseguimos $5M para nuestros clientes sin sacrificar derechos, control, ni libertad.
Cómo llegué aquí…
0–21: Músico, productor, guitarrista y cantautor (+10,000 oyentes mensuales en Spotify).
22: Graduado con Altos Honores en Economía (UPRM).
24: Trabajé con jueces (federal y estatal) y firmas de litigio corporativo.
25: Graduado con Altos Honores en Derecho (UPR).
26: Renuncié a una de las top 3 firmas de Puerto Rico para lanzar Xiola.
27: Facturé mis primeros $100,000.
28: Fundé Seed Academy, escuela de music business en español.
29: Escribí un best seller en Amazon (De Artista a Empresario Musical) y superé $400K en revenue.
30: Me mudé a EE.UU., levanté $250,000 con Techstars + Warner + VC, y lancé Flou, software de contratos musicales ($50,000 en ventas).
31: Comencé a dar charlas internacionales.
32: Seguí el consejo de mi mentor, Alex Hormozi. Cerré Seed Academy y Flou. Me enfoqué en Xiola y facturamos más de $500,000.
Hoy: Nuestra firma ha cerrado sobre $5M en adelantos e inversión en la industria de la música y el entretenimiento. Somos 100% bilingües (español e inglés). Trabajamos con artistas, empresarios e inversionistas americanos e hispanos. Cobramos de tres maneras: tarifa fija, comisión, y suscripción. Así es como hacemos nuestro dinero. No vendemos cursos.
La industria musical es dura. Pero si naciste para esto, lo sabes:
La vida sin música sería un error.
No te quites,
Alexiomar
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