Time: ~30 min.

It’s Episode 79! I’m back! This week I’m diving into the final Bandcamp Friday of 2025, breaking down the latest indie music news, and sharing a content strategy tip that every independent artist should be using. I’m also playing new music from Girl With a Hawk, Arrows of Athena, The Fabulous Boring Brothers, and Martin Moran.

I talk about how indie labels invested in artists this past year, what the newest 2025 social media trends mean for musicians, and why spreading out your content can make a huge difference for your reach and engagement. I also touch on PETA’s request for Alice in Chains to amplify their campaign for Betty the Elephant, share a few key music history moments, and wrap up with some good news about the health benefits of singing.

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Content Calendar Special!

Indie Labels Study

Pew Research social media survey

PETA wants Alice in Chains to help save an elephant

Singing (even badly) can improve your health

MUSIC:

Girl With A Hawk – I’m In Love With My Friends

Arrows of Athena – Abandoned Love

The Fabulous Boring Brothers – Sapphire Girl

Martin Moran – You and I (Belong Together)

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Time: ~33 min.

It's Episode 78! Live shows are booming and indie buzz is real. This week, I break down the TikTok Podcast move, the latest Spotify “Discovery Mode” drama, and why small venues still matter- plus a handful of fresh tracks from rising artists. I've got your music history with a few classics, the Marketing Tip keeps it real (don’t chase trends, build fans), and we end with some good news for your heart: art really does help you breathe easier. Tune in and support your local scene.

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Spotify accused of payola https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/11/05/spotify-accused-of-payola-in-class-action-lawsuit/

TikTok launches podcast network with iHeart https://www.adweek.com/media/tiktok-launches-podcast-network-with-iheartmedia/

Live Nation global survey on live music https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/11/11/live-nation-global-survey-live-music/

Visiting an art gallery could reduce your risk of heart problems https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/why-would-visiting-an-art-gallery-reduce-your-risk-of-heart-problems-and-disease/

MUSIC:

Paper Foxes - Blood Drug https://paperfoxesband.com/

Captain Easychord - Happy Times (via Rock Garden Records) https://www.rockgardenrecords.com/

Rachael Plays Guitar - Cool Kids https://www.instagram.com/rachaelplaysguitar/

The Grownup Noise - We Become Roses (Pick of the Week!) https://www.thegrownupnoise.com/

John Gerard - Fold https://johngerard.com/

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Time: ~37 min.

It's Episode 77! I’m diving into some big shifts in the music world. SoundCloud’s new “All-In-One Artist” subscription that gives creators more control, and TikTok’s first-ever U.S. Creator Awards coming this December.

But the hot topic I couldn’t stay quiet about? An AI “artist” named Xania Monet just debuted on the Billboard radio charts, and I’ve got a few things to say about that. (Spoiler: not all of them are nice!)

I’m also sharing new music from some fantastic independent artists- Jennifer Tefft, Aluminum Brain, Joey Wit, The Maladaptive, and Ali A & The Agency. Plus a look back at some fun music history, a marketing tip for fellow creatives, and some good news about how music can actually help your brain health.

So grab your coffee (and your headphones) and let’s talk about the real world of music, creativity, and why authenticity still matters.

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SoundCloud's New All-In-One Subscription Feature https://www.youredm.com/2025/11/04/soundcloud-launches-new-all-in-one-artist-subscription-feature/

TikTok Creator Awards https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/11/03/tiktok-us-creator-awards-launch-2025/

AI Creation Charting on Billboard https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/01/entertainment/xania-monet-billboard-ai

People Ages 70+ who listen to music slash dementia risk https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/seniors-who-listen-to-music-often-slash-their-dementia-risk-by-over-a-third/

MUSIC:

Jennifer Tefft – Salt and the Sea https://jennifertefft.com/

Aluminum Brain – Fallen Off The Map https://aluminumbrain.com/

Joey Wit – Leave It To Me https://joeywit.com/

Song of the Week: The Maladaptive – Used To It https://themaladaptive.bandcamp.com/

Ali A and the Agency – Transmogrification https://aliaandtheagency.com/

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All Things Dani