Issue Nº 42Live · October 12, 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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Streaming
artist.tools Review: Is It Worth It? (2026)
Marcus Vale10 min read
Streaming
Best Chartmetric Alternative for Indie Artists (2026)
Marcus Vale15 min read
Streaming
Spotify Popularity Score Explained (2026)
Marcus Vale12 min read
Streaming
Free Spotify Profile Analyzer: Fix Your Growth (2026)
Marcus Vale14 min read
Streaming
Spotify Growth Score: Get Yours Free (2026)
Marcus Vale13 min read
Business
YouTube Copyright Strikes: How to Avoid and Fix Them (2026)
Daniel Brooks18 min read
Career
How to Handle Negative Feedback as a Musician (2026)
Lena Kova14 min read
Streaming
How to Release an EP in 2026: Strategy and Timing
Marcus Vale16 min read
Money
Fan Funding for Musicians: Kickstarter & Beyond (2026)
Daniel Brooks16 min read
Touring
Tour Merch Strategy 2026: What Actually Sells on the Road
Lena Kova26 min read
Money
How to Price Your Music Services: Rates for 2026
Daniel Brooks18 min read
Streaming
Spotify Blend and Jam: How Artists Can Use Social Features (2026)
Marcus Vale16 min read