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How AI-Curious Artists Can Move Beyond ChatGPT

How artists can become AI experts just by building stronger intuition, and why that’s even important in the first place.

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How Fans Can Support Musicians For Free

Most fans know that its not easy being a musician and want to help. But beyond the usual ways including buying tickets and merchandise, how can fans support musicians for free?

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The New Touring Reality: When Merch Becomes a Primary Buffer

Here’s how selling merchandise help offset the higher costs of touring and offer artists a flexible, dependable revenue stream in 2026.

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How to Get Your Song to 1,000 Streams [Marketing Plan]

Artists, here’s a breakdown of exactly how to spend your time and budget to make the biggest impact, and get your track to 1k streams.

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Avoid the Void: 10 Tips for Releasing Digital Music

Avoid the Void: 10 Tips for Releasing Digital Music

Does releasing music feel like throwing all your hard work into an endless void? You’re not alone. Here are 10 ways to find the fans you know are out there.

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Record Store Day 2026

Hold This Date: Record Store Day 2026 is April 18 in US, UK & AU

All artists, labels, and fans should mark their calendars now: Record Store Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 18, across the U.S., U.K., A.U and other select markets. As always, the annual celebration spotlights independent artists and record stores with exclusive releases, special vinyl pressings, live performances, and in-store events.

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Musicians Guide to US TikTok deal

China hints US TikTok deal is not done as Creators eye new risks

Statements by a Chinese official point to a delay in the U.S. TikTok deal scheduled to close January 22. Whatever the timeline, new ownership and restrictions pose new risks for musicians, marketers, and all creators who rely on TikTok for discovery and fan engagement.

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Rio Kosta on LA Venues, Dancing, & Europe Touring : A Handstamp Interview

From Handstamp, an interview with Kosta Galanopoulos and Mike Del Rio of the band Rio Kosta, on Florida beachside music, Greek dancing, seeing ageing rockers, and more.

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A guide for promoting your music through Apple Music for Artists.

A Guide to Using Apple Music for Artists to Promote Your New Music

A guide for promoting your music through Apple Music for Artists. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re an indie artist.

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How an Athletic Mindset Can Help Artists With Performance Anxiety

Dr. Noa Kageyama, PhD takes a look at research into how athletes deal with performance anxiety to extract a framework for musicians struggling with stage fright.

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How Musicians Get Discovered in 2026: Case Study & Downloadable Checklist

Music discovery and how musicians get discovered is no longer about landing one big moment. With listeners encountering new music across streaming playlists, short-form video, social feeds, and peer recommendations, discovery has become a process – not an event. For artists, the challenge isn’t just getting heard once, but building momentum that compounds over time.

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