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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Music Promotion ROI: Is Paying for Streams Worth It (2026)
Daniel Brooks11 min read
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Spotify Royalty Calculator: Real Earnings Math (2026)
Daniel Brooks13 min read
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Tidal vs Amazon vs Spotify Royalties 2026: Who Pays the Most
Daniel Brooks13 min read
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Fan Funding for Musicians: Kickstarter & Beyond (2026)
Daniel Brooks16 min read
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How to Price Your Music Services: Rates for 2026
Daniel Brooks18 min read
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Music Royalties Explained: Every Type Artists Need (2026)
Daniel Brooks20 min read
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Performance Royalties: How to Collect Every Dollar in 2026
Daniel Brooks20 min read
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How to Set Up Merch for Your Music: A Practical Guide (2026)
Daniel Brooks17 min read
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YouTube Ad Revenue for Musicians: 2026 Rates Explained
Daniel Brooks13 min read
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How to Make Money as a Producer in 2026: 7 Revenue Streams
Daniel Brooks18 min read
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Mechanical Royalties Explained for Musicians (2026)
Daniel Brooks15 min read
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Apple Music vs Spotify: Which Pays Artists More in 2026?
Daniel Brooks16 min read