In 2025, the pressure for musicians to constantly feed algorithms with content is exhausting creativity, and it may be time for artists...

In 2025, as stadium tours dominate headlines, it’s the small, independent venues that continue to nurture artists, communities, and the...

For over a decade, playlisting has been sold as the golden ticket for independent artists: land a coveted spot on a high-traffic Spotify...

In today’s digital landscape, the allure of the mysterious artist often captivates many hearts and minds. Whether it’s a musician who...

In recent years, the indie pop scene has blossomed with artists who fit the "softboy" mold. This shift symbolizes a newfound appreciation...

It seems like every time I turn around, I’m seeing another underground scene or subculture that I thought was exclusive get transformed...

In the realm of independent music, Bandcamp has carved out a unique niche. It is often hailed as a hero of the indie music scene, a...

Introduction In recent years, the landscape of music festivals has evolved dramatically. Once a simple gathering for music lovers,...

You upload the song. The mix is right. The cover is solid. The words matter. You hit “submit” — and nothing happens. No reaction. No...

You don’t know what you're doing it for until you walk into a venue and realize no one else is coming. The soundcheck's done. The room...

Turn on the radio, scroll your feed, open any major playlist — and you’ll hear music made for teens, by teens, about teen things. Or...

In 2025, “alternative” is everywhere — and nowhere. Once a label for artists outside the mainstream, it’s now slapped on everything from...

In 2025, live music is changing. Tours are more expensive, fans are more selective, and artists are rethinking what it means to “show up”...

Once upon a time, international music lived in a separate category. You had “world music” sections in record stores, Latin nights at...

Stan culture used to feel like community. A place to obsess, connect, and support your favorite artist with a level of passion that...

We’ve hit the uncanny valley of music. In 2025, AI-generated voices can now sing like your favorite artist — not in theory, but in...

For years, the music industry has been obsessed with going viral. Artists were told to think global, not local. Build an online...

The album used to be the statement. A full-length body of work. A story. A world. That’s where the artistry lived — the deep cuts, the...

Not all listeners are built the same — and in 2025, the way people consume music is more fragmented than ever. Some dive deep into...

In 2025, more artists are going independent, budgets are tighter, and the tools to make music are cheaper and more accessible than ever....