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Podcast: Making a Scene Presents
Episode: A New Era for Independent Musicians The Convergence of AI and Decentralized Technology
Description: There was a time when an independent musician could still pretend the old system might eventually work out. Maybe the right manager would show up. Maybe the algorithm would suddenly turn generous. Maybe a label would finally care. Maybe streaming would lead to touring money, and touring money would lead to merch money, and merch money would somehow turn into a stable life.
That fantasy is running out of gas.
The new era for independent musicians is not about waiting to be chosen. It is about building a career like a real business. It is...