Issue Nº 25Live · June 20, 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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Business
Music Manager Contracts: What to Sign and Avoid (2026)
Daniel Brooks11 min read
Touring
House Shows and DIY Venues: Complete Musician Guide 2026
Daniel Brooks13 min read
Career
Artist Development Plan: 12-Month Template (2026)
Lena Kova11 min read
Career
When to Quit Your Day Job for Music (2026)
Lena Kova10 min read
Streaming
How to Get Spotify to Recommend Your Music (2026)
Marcus Vale16 min read
Marketing
Spotify Ads Review for Artists: Honest ROI Analysis (2026)
Lena Kova20 min read
Business
Music Copyright Basics for Independent Artists (2026)
Daniel Brooks20 min read
Streaming
Spotify Followers vs Monthly Listeners 2026: Which Metric Wins
Marcus Vale14 min read
Streaming
Spotify Pre-Save Campaigns: Do They Work? (2026)
Marcus Vale15 min read
Marketing
YouTube Shorts for Music Promotion: What Works (2026)
Lena Kova16 min read
Business
Split Sheets for Musicians: Essential Guide (2026)
Daniel Brooks16 min read
Money
Apple Music vs Spotify: Which Pays Artists More in 2026?
Daniel Brooks16 min read