Issue Nº 35Live · August 24, 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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Money
How to Sell Beats Online in 2026: Producer's Guide
Daniel Brooks13 min read
Marketing
Music Branding: Build an Identity That Lasts (2026)
Lena Kova11 min read
Touring
How to Find Venues for Your First Show (2026)
Daniel Brooks13 min read
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Money
Spotify Pay Per Stream 2026: $0.003-$0.005 [Calculator]
Daniel Brooks20 min read
Marketing
How to Promote Music on Instagram in 2026: Growth Guide
Lena Kova11 min read
Marketing
AI Tools for Musicians: Hype vs Reality (2026)
Lena Kova10 min read
Business
Best Music Distribution Platforms in 2026: 10 Compared
Daniel Brooks28 min read
Money
Patreon vs Ko-fi vs Bandcamp vs Substack 2026 (Musicians)
Daniel Brooks11 min read
Touring
How to Book Your First Tour as an Independent Artist (2026)
Daniel Brooks13 min read
Money
SoundCloud vs Bandcamp 2026: Real Revenue Comparison
Daniel Brooks13 min read
Marketing
TikTok vs Reels for Musicians 2026: Which Drives Streams
Lena Kova19 min read
Marketing
YouTube Marketing for Musicians 2026: Shorts, SEO, and Fans
Lena Kova20 min read