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From Building 10K to Leading Atlantic: Elliot Grainge at Trapital Summit
Elliot Grainge, the CEO of Atlantic, brought a candid yet calculated perspective to the Trapital Summit stage. Having built 10K Projects...
Sep 15
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CEO Andrea Gleeson Explains How TuneCore Helps Artists Find Their Audience
Andrea Gleeson, the CEO of TuneCore, brought a clear voice to the Trapital Summit with a focus on independence and artist empowerment. In...
Sep 15
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Apple Music VP Oliver Schusser on Streaming’s Future and Global Growth
Oliver Schusser, the Vice President of Apple Music and International Content, brought both insight and perspective to the Trapital Summit...
Sep 15
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Green Tea Studios Hosts Jamilio for a Strategy Session on Music Survival
In a packed industry workshop hosted by Green Tea Studios and held at Live Bash filled with rising creatives, seasoned pros and music...
Sep 15
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KARRA Invested Over $100K Into Her Album. Then Spotify Took It Down
When independent artist Karra poured over $100,000 of her own money into creating and releasing her album, she saw it as an investment in...
Sep 8
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LaRussell Rolls Out $1,000 Fan Package with Live Experience and Equity Perks
LaRussell is raising the bar once again on what it means to be independent. The Vallejo rapper continues to refine his Proud 2 Pay model...
Aug 28
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Billboard Takes a Trip to the Pergola
Independent Bay Area artist LaRussell is redefining live music with a backyard concert model that centers on accessibility, community...
Aug 11
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Joey Bada$$ Blames Columbia for Latest Album Delay and Warns Indie Artists
Joey Bada$$ has confirmed that his upcoming album will not arrive on its originally planned release date, and he’s placing the blame on...
Jul 31
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Tuma Basa, YouTube’s Director of Music Culture, on Building Artists, Not Just Audiences
In a wide-ranging conversation on The Manager’s Playbook  podcast, YouTube’s Director of Music Culture and Partnerships, Tuma Basa,...
Jul 23
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Kendrick Lamar in the Classroom: How One Professor Uses Hip-Hop to Teach Black Life and Justice
When Temple University announced a new course centered on Kendrick Lamar, the internet lit up with curiosity and celebration. The man...
Jul 20
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From LaRussell to J. Cole: EVEN is Reimagining Music Monetization
In a music industry dominated by streaming numbers and algorithmic playlists, EVEN has emerged as a genuine alternative for artists...
Jul 15
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Suno Took Tens of Millions of Songs — Now the Lawsuit Moves Ahead and How You Can Get Involved
Music attorney and artist advocate Miss Krystle is leading a growing wave of independent creators taking legal action against AI music...
Jul 14
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Miss Krystle Breaks Down the HITS Act—and Warns Artists Not to Fall for the Hype
As news spreads about a new $150,000 tax break for musicians, entertainment attorney and artist Miss Krystle wants indie artists to pump...
Jul 11
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Protect Your Music, Your Royalties, and Your Future—Even from AI. Music Attorney Miss Krystle Walks Through Copyright Registration
For independent artists looking to protect their music and establish legal proof of ownership, copyright registration is an essential—and...
Jul 8
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Andrew Southworth Talks Ad Tactics, Artist Growth, and Data-Driven Success for Indies on the One More Time Podcast
Andrew Southworth didn’t plan to become one of the most trusted resources for independent artists navigating the digital music space—but...
Jul 7
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The Connector Behind the Curtain: Ray Daniels' Industry Playbook
In a revealing episode of The Manager’s Playbook , Ray Daniels shared a blueprint for building an impactful music career—one rooted not...
Jul 5
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Inside the Venice Music x No Name Studios Event: Legacy, Lessons and Live Mixes
Walking into No Name Studios for the Venice Music collab event felt less like entering a studio and more like stepping into hip-hop...
Jul 3
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CapCut’s Terms Say You Can’t Really Sue Them (Well, Maybe for $50)
Top music attorney Miss Krystle is sounding the alarm on CapCut’s newly updated terms of service. In a recent video, the Arizona-based...
Jun 24
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Cabrea Casey Pulls Back the Curtain on Publishing: Essential Lessons for Independent Artists
In the music industry, the creative magic of songwriting often collides with the cold, calculated world of rights management and...
Jun 23
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How Indie Artists Are Winning Big with Whop: Brandman Sean Breaks Down the Clipping Campaign Strategy
In today’s ever-shifting digital music landscape, independent artists face more opportunities—and more challenges—than ever before. With...
Jun 23
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