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SoundCloud Distribution Full Review: An Honest Assessment

In addition to its original discovery features, SoundCloud now offers built-in music distribution to major streaming platforms.

How a Mastering Engineer Works With (and Without) AI

This week, Ari is joined by Daniel Rowland mastering engineer, producer, and tech innovator to discuss mastering, the future of music and AI.

LANDR Distribution Review: Everything an Artist Needs

When it comes to music distribution, LANDR stands out as a service designed to deliver music to streaming platforms and fully streamline the modern independent artist’s workflow.

Too Lost unveils a new mobile platform to empower artists

Just how much distribution can be done on a phone? According to Too Lost, the answer is pretty much everything.

How the China Music Market Works

This week, Ari is joined by Alex Taggart, an expert on the Chinese music market, to discuss the ins and outs of China’s music industry.

How YouTube Works for Music

This week, Ari is joined by George Karalexis & Donna Budica, the co-founders of TEN2 Media, to discuss YouTube growth and monetization.

How Fly By Midnight Went From YouTubers to Sold Out Tours

This week, Ari is joined by Justin Bryte and Slavo of the hit group, Fly By Midnight, to discuss their journey as independent artists.

Too Lost Distribution Review 2025: An In-Depth Assessment of the Platform

The newest distributor of prominence to the game is Too Lost. And boy have they been taking notes over the years as to what is important for an independent distributor jumping into this ever crowded space. I sat down...

Amuse Distribution Review 2026: An In-Depth Assessment of the Platform

Over the past few years, Amuse has established itself as one of the most popular music distribution services for DIY artists. I sat down with Amuse to get a deeper understanding of how they have evolved since their inception in 2017. 

Understanding How Digital & Physical Mechanical Royalties Work

This week, Ari is joined by Serona Elton, head of educational partnerships at the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), to discuss mechanical royalties and licensing in the music industry.
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This Artist-Run Record Label is Competing with the Majors in a Big Way

This week, Ari is joined by Michael Turner, founder of Rebellion, to discuss viral marketing, short-form content, and new artist-first label models.
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