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DistroKid Launches “Direct,” the Next Step in Expanding Its Artist-Centered Ecosystem Beyond Distribution

DistroKid announced the launch of Direct — a new direct-to-fan platform that expands the company’s offerings beyond audio and video distribution.

Michael Seyer is All Vibes Running a DIY Music Career

This week, Ari is joined by indie artist Michael Seyer to talk DIY success, his new album Boylife, and launching his own label, Seyerland.

How To (Officially) Report Shady Spotify Playlists

With an estimated 100,000 songs being uploaded to Spotify every day, it’s harder than ever to break through the (literal) noise. And now that AI companies are flooding the DSPs with their so-called “music,” it’s getting even harder to find an audience.

Paying To Get on Spotify Playlists Legally?

This week, Ari speaks with Dorian Perron, co-founder of Groover, who shares how artists can get their work in front of industry curators.

We Can Learn A Lot From the Dance Music Industry

This week, Ari is joined by Moody Jones, the General Manager of Dance at EMPIRE.

Is Music Marketing With TikTok Still Viable

This week, Ari is joined by Suzy Yoder, founder of YO SUZY, an agency specializing in short-form vertical content for musicians.

How This Record Label Sells More Vinyl Than Streams

This week, Ari is joined by Terry Cole, owner and operator of Colemine Records and Plaid Room Records.

How Raye Zaragoza Makes a Living as a DIY Artist (Hint: Not Streaming)

This week, Ari is joined by Raye Zaragoza, a DIY artist who is making waves with her new album, writing for Netflix shows, and has been recently cast as Tiger Lily in the Peter Pan National Tour.

Dance Music Record Labels Do It Differently

Ari is joined by Deron Delgado, Label Manager at DIRTYBIRD, and Sam Sciarra, the Head of A&R and Brand Director for Higher Ground.

​This Music Publicist Has Upended the Entire PR Model

This week on the New Music Business, Ari is joined by the founder of Purple Bite PR, Mikel Corrente. In the last few years Corrente adapted a “Zero-Risk” guaranteed or money back system that is very uncommon in the PR industry but it’s more transparent and fairer than the traditional PR system. Some examples of artists and companies that Corrente has worked with are: Sony Music, Kat Graham, Red Light Management, Mix Master Mike, Elohim, Jesse Jo Stark, Lauren Ruth Ward, BIIANCO, and many more.
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LaRussell Built His Empire Brick by Brick

This week, Ari is joined by rapper LaRussell to discuss independent success and building a sustainable career.
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