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DLCM: Manage Download Codes For Bandcamp Artists and Labels
As an artist or label, managing download codes can be a daunting task. It often involves sending out long, random lists of codes to fans and manually keeping track of who has used which code. But what if there was a solution that could take care of all this for you? Enter DLCM, a revolutionary…
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Grindhard Radio
GrindHard Radio (GHR) is a dynamic platform that brings the best of Hip-Hop culture, news, and music right at your fingertips. Hosted by a stellar panel that includes Jit Chronicles, Cata’ Mafioso, Mz. Chief, Razor, JR Stunna, Cobra Immortal, Dopeazzmuzik, and DJ Sgt Rock, GHR is more than just a radio show – it’s a…
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Spotify Revamps Royalty Model, Setting Minimum Annual Stream Threshold
Spotify, the streaming behemoth, has unveiled the most transformative modifications to its royalty model since its inception in 2008. Starting in Q1 2024, the most contentious of these changes will involve Spotify ceasing to monetize tracks that garner fewer than 1000 plays annually. The streaming titan intends to implement a minimum annual threshold for all…
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Roland Gaia 2
The Roland Gaia 2 is an advanced synthesizer recently announced by Roland on September 28, 2023. It features a newly developed hybrid sound engine, combining wavetable and virtual analog engines for a rich and rewarding playing experience. Equipped with 37 full-size keys, the Gaia 2 offers deep travel, balanced weight, and a graceful feel. This…
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THURSDAY afternoon TALKS
THURSDAY afternoon TALKS is a remarkable YouTube channel that garners music enthusiasts to indulge in a thought-provoking dialogue on various musical subjects. The channel is hosted by well-renowned music critic and composer, Jos Smolders and Frans de Waard, who is known for his avant-garde experimental music and renowned publication, Vital Weekly. Every other Thursday, a…
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Exploring AI Imagery: The Best Advice – The people closest to you knows you best
In my continuing exploration of creative artificial intelligence image generation, I submitted lines from my audio composition, The Best Advice. The words in the track were themselves an exploration in auto generation by way of Twitter, having searched for the phrase, “the best advice,” and gleaning each line in the song from the Twitterverse. Click…
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Promoting Your Bandcamp Music: A Guide for Independent Musicians Seeking Exposure
As an independent musician in today’s competitive market, it is crucial to find effective methods to promote your music and increase your online presence. One platform that has become increasingly popular among independent artists is [Bandcamp](https://bandcamp.com/). Designed specifically for musicians to showcase and seamlessly distribute their music, Bandcamp is invaluable in gaining more exposure for…
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From Dreaming to Winning: How to Build a Career in Music Production With Hilton Wright
The music industry can be a dream career path for many aspiring producers, but just like any other profession, it isn’t easy to break into the scene. However, it is definitely possible to achieve your goals with hard work and a bit of luck. Detroit Local 4 sat down with award-winning music producer, Hilton Wright,…
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Laser Awesome Shop
I was recommended this cool shop on Etsy that looks like us musician and music lover types at Musician Journal might want to take a look. Very cool stuff! https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaserAwesome
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Stop Liyng Compilation Project
I found this note on a city sidewalk yesterday afternoon. Make a song about it. All styles welcome. Instrumentals too. Send it to Musician Journal as a WAV file. An album will result on bandcamp for a pay what you want. 3 download codes will be given to everyone appearing on the compilation. Deadline is…
DiY Art, by Briyan Frederick Baker of GAJOOB, is a blog and a learning community for creative artists navigating the business of being a DiY artist in 2025 and beyond. Its guiding ethic is to help artists live an artistic life with passion.
