Scaling Independence, Together: See You at ADE
It’s October, which means ADE season! Next week, I’ll be in Amsterdam for ADE — and I couldn’t…
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Where’s the Money, Actually?
The Money Conversation Artists Are Actually Having Nobody gets into music just to stare at spreadsheets. But let’s…
Post Malone’s Side Quests: Brand Strategy or Burnout?
The headlines said “Post Malone launches a fashion line.” But anyone paying attention to music and brand culture…
What’s the Plan? Actually.
Strategy sounds like momentum. Progress. Growth. It’s the word companies use when they’re feeling bold. But in practice?…
Indie Is Booming – But What Are We Building?
Independent music is always on. But this June, the conversation turns inward, as the key players in indie…
Hot Private Equity Summer: The Story of Youth Culture and its Financiers
Summer is around the corner. What do DIY youth culture, sun-soaked festival weekends, and global investment portfolios have…
Fan Club 2.0: Can Direct-to-Fan Platforms Finally Get It Right?
Fan clubs have always been a tricky business. They’ve either been hyper-specific—built for one artist, one fandom, one…
Gaming + Music: How Soundtracks Elevate the Player Experience
Ever played a game on mute? Not exactly memorable, right? Music in gaming is way more than background…
Holiday Music: Dead or Thriving?
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas…” But does holiday music still make it merry? Every year, the festive…
Celebrating One Year Soundverse-ary!
It’s already been a year, but we are just getting started! One year ago, I had the privilege…
How to Get Signed By a Record Label: Tips for Aspiring Artists
Landing a record deal is a dream for many artists. But in today’s music industry, figuring out how…
Catch Me at ADE: Discussing Artist Independence & Mentorship
I’m thrilled to be joining this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) as a speaker, discussing key topics that…