Vol. 12

What artists need to know about challenges in the music industry

Author

Lance Marwood
October 23, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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What Artists Need to Know About Challenges in the Music Industry

Think you know the music industry? Think again. Uncover the harsh truths, financial pitfalls, and strategic insights you need to survive and thrive in this cutthroat business. Dive in for a no-holds-barred look at the challenges every musician faces and how to conquer them.

No-fluff guides that show you how to take your music hustle to the next level—step by step, no excuses

When To Hire PR // Do It Yourself Motherf!*&$r

Join Vanessa Silberman as she shares valuable tips for bands and artists on when is the optimal time to hire a publicist and allocate budget for PR.

Unfiltered interviews with industry pros spilling the real secrets on surviving and thriving in today’s music game

Industry Insider: Angela Tyler Discusses Her Career, Utilizing Crowdfunding, and Artist Development

Angela Tyler, founder of Muddy Paw PR, has made her mark by doing more than just "getting the word out." With years of experience landing clients in major outlets like Earmilk and Forbes, she’s built a reputation for developing genuine partnerships that lead to real results. In this interview, Tyler breaks down why artists need to pay attention to crowdfunding, how PR really works, and why building strong industry relationships is crucial to long-term success.

Stay ahead of the game with must-know news and insights that could shape your next move in the music world.

Canada’s Walk of Fame Announces 2024 Winners of RBC Emerging Musician Program

After thousands of entries, Canada’s Walk of Fame has named the winners of the 2024 RBC Emerging Musician Program.

// Truth or Trash?

Think you know what’s legit? Test your music industry smarts by calling out the fake from the real

Welcome to Truth or Trash, where the gullible are rewarded with gifs and the sleuths with news. Can you guess which one is the fake?

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Shining a spotlight on the trailblazing artists who are flipping the script and redefining what it means to make music

MAAFA

Afro-Brazilian bassist, composer, and vocalist Flora Lucini (The 1865/Mass Appeal Records) is at the helm of MAAFA, a bold experiment in sound. Merging the raw intensity of hardcore punk with the intricate rhythms and percussive instrumentation found throughout the African Diaspora, Lucini has crafted what she’s dubbed “Afro-Progressive Hardcore.” It’s a thrilling new direction that challenges genre boundaries, extending an invitation to explore the uncharted territories of modern music.

// Truth or Trash Answer:

We made up the Aerosmith one (#3): I mean, it’s crazy that this era is one where the hologram fake news headline isn’t even that crazy, but also still kinda lazy??

Stay sharp, stay skeptical, and keep making your own damn headlines.

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