Issue Nº 35Live · August 26, 2026Weekly · Tuesdays
The Brief.
A weekly dispatch on streaming, royalties, marketing and the music industry — written from real campaign data, not theory.
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The 2026 State of the Indie Music Industry: 14 Numbers That Define It
Daniel Brooks23 min read
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Vinyl Sales 2026: Industry Report (RIAA + Discogs Data)
Daniel Brooks23 min read
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Ditto vs DistroKid for Music Distribution (2026)
Daniel Brooks9 min read
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Producer Agreement Essentials for Musicians (2026)
Daniel Brooks13 min read
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How to Protect Your Music from AI Cloning (2026)
Daniel Brooks16 min read
Business
Music LLC vs Sole Proprietor: What Artists Need to Know (2026)
Daniel Brooks10 min read
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The Independent Artist Business Guide (2026)
Daniel Brooks20 min read
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Music Contract Red Flags: 5 Clauses to Avoid (2026)
Daniel Brooks15 min read
Business
YouTube Copyright Strikes: How to Avoid and Fix Them (2026)
Daniel Brooks18 min read
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Music Licensing for Film and TV: How to Start (2026)
Daniel Brooks18 min read
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Sample Clearance for Musicians: Complete Guide (2026)
Daniel Brooks18 min read
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Music Publishing Administration Explained (2026)
Daniel Brooks15 min read

