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Artist
Resources.
Working notes from inside artist and label rollouts — what's working in release marketing, direct-to-fan, and digital strategy for music. Practical, not theoretical.
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Resources · May 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Best Music Industry Newsletters for Artists & Managers (2026)
A curated guide to the music industry newsletters artists, managers, and labels actually read — for digital strategy, release marketing, and fan growth.
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Releases · May 27, 2026 · 6 min read
The Music Release Checklist: 8 Weeks Out to Drop Day
A complete music release checklist: every step from 8 weeks out to release day, built around how a digital strategist actually runs an indie or label rollout.
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Direct-to-Fan · May 20, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Build a Real Fanbase Without Going Viral
A direct-to-fan strategist's guide to building a real, durable music fanbase — how the math works, what to focus on per follower tier, and the systems that compound.
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Web Design · May 13, 2026 · 8 min read
12 Artist Website Examples Worth Stealing From (2026)
Twelve artist website examples that get direct-to-fan strategy right — what to copy, what to skip, and the structural moves that turn visitors into subscribers.
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Branding · May 6, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Build an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) That Actually Books Shows
A music strategist's guide to building an electronic press kit (EPK) that actually gets responses from venues, festivals, sync supervisors, and press in 2026.
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Marketing · Apr 28, 2026 · 9 min read
How to Promote Your Music in 2026: A Strategist's Playbook
A working playbook from a music digital strategist: how to promote your music in 2026 across owned channels, social, playlisting, and ads — without burning your budget.