Music Business Bassics Update

A weekly breakdown of music industry news, marketing strategy, and helpful tools and resources for independent artists.

More Listeners Than Ever. Can They Find Your Music?

Jul 20, 2026

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3 min read

More Listeners Than Ever. Can They Find Your Music?

The latest industry news, practical promotion strategies, and this week's featured resource.

Carter Fox

What I Learned at My First Dave Matthews Band Concert

Jul 13, 2026

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5 min read

What I Learned at My First Dave Matthews Band Concert

Stop Chasing Fans. Start Building a Community.

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Spotify Deletes 500K Fake Streams + Your Fan Audit Checklist

Jul 6, 2026

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4 min read

Spotify Deletes 500K Fake Streams + Your Fan Audit Checklist

Streaming fraud is evolving, TIDAL draws a line on AI music, and a simple audit to strengthen your direct-to-fan strategy.

Carter Fox

The Opportunity Every Artist Should Evaluate Carefully

Jun 29, 2026

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4 min read

The Opportunity Every Artist Should Evaluate Carefully

What the SUNO controversy can teach independent musicians about grants, partnerships, and career growth.

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Spotify Is Betting Bigger on Video. Should You?

Jun 22, 2026

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5 min read

Spotify Is Betting Bigger on Video. Should You?

Spotify is expanding music videos, plus a simple strategy to get more mileage from every release.

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Why Human Connection May Be Music's Biggest Competitive Advantage

Jun 15, 2026

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5 min read

Why Human Connection May Be Music's Biggest Competitive Advantage

As AI-generated music grows, artists who build real fan relationships will have the edge. Plus: how to turn fans into advocates and a direct-to-fan tool worth exploring.

Carter Fox