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Reality Check: Buzzworthy or B&ll$h!t?
Is music distribution about to change... again?
Is Spotify really on life support?
And who is SXSW even for anymore?
Welcome to the first edition of Reality Check, a new Scratch Track series where we take the biggest music industry headlines, drag them into the light, and ask:
is this actually useful… or just more overhyped nonsense?
Every week, there’s a new “game-changing” tool, trend, or strategy promising to revolutionize your career—usually from people who don’t live your life, don’t have your constraints, and definitely don’t have your calendar.
Or to put it simply: What's good for the music industry is often a very different thing than what's good for you, an individual artist.
In this episode, we break down three recent stories and deliver the only verdict that matters: Buzzworthy or Bullshit?
Because if you’re a working musician juggling music with, you know, life, you don’t need more noise—you need clarity. The goal here isn’t to keep you up-to-date for its own sake. It’s to keep you sane, focused, and spending your limited time on what actually matters.
This week's panel of skeptical judges includes: Erika Parr (co-founder of Demo), Chris Robley (host of Scratch Track), and our special guest Darryl Hurs (Indie Week).
Free guide: 5 Artist Branding Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
If you want a clearer artistic identity and message, grab the guide here:
→ https://www.musicdemo.org/branding
Ready to go deeper?
My course Unbreakable walks you step-by-step through the process of defining your artist identity, clarifying your message, and turning listeners into lifelong fans with a future-proof brand. Learn more here:
→ https://www.musicdemo.org/unbreakable
About to release some new music?
👉 Get the "Music Release Checklist Your Distributor Hopes You'll NEVER Read"
→ https://www.musicdemo.org/music-release-checklist
Want help brainstorming a great lead magnet for YOUR music? 👉 Get the free list: "25 proven list-building ideas for musicians" → https://www.musicdemo.org/list-building
Thinking of removing your music from Spotify?
👉 Use our decision-tree first
→ https://www.musicdemo.org/leave-spotify
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By DEMOIs music distribution about to change... again?
Is Spotify really on life support?
And who is SXSW even for anymore?
Welcome to the first edition of Reality Check, a new Scratch Track series where we take the biggest music industry headlines, drag them into the light, and ask:
is this actually useful… or just more overhyped nonsense?
Every week, there’s a new “game-changing” tool, trend, or strategy promising to revolutionize your career—usually from people who don’t live your life, don’t have your constraints, and definitely don’t have your calendar.
Or to put it simply: What's good for the music industry is often a very different thing than what's good for you, an individual artist.
In this episode, we break down three recent stories and deliver the only verdict that matters: Buzzworthy or Bullshit?
Because if you’re a working musician juggling music with, you know, life, you don’t need more noise—you need clarity. The goal here isn’t to keep you up-to-date for its own sake. It’s to keep you sane, focused, and spending your limited time on what actually matters.
This week's panel of skeptical judges includes: Erika Parr (co-founder of Demo), Chris Robley (host of Scratch Track), and our special guest Darryl Hurs (Indie Week).
Free guide: 5 Artist Branding Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
If you want a clearer artistic identity and message, grab the guide here:
→ https://www.musicdemo.org/branding
Ready to go deeper?
My course Unbreakable walks you step-by-step through the process of defining your artist identity, clarifying your message, and turning listeners into lifelong fans with a future-proof brand. Learn more here:
→ https://www.musicdemo.org/unbreakable
About to release some new music?
👉 Get the "Music Release Checklist Your Distributor Hopes You'll NEVER Read"
→ https://www.musicdemo.org/music-release-checklist
Want help brainstorming a great lead magnet for YOUR music? 👉 Get the free list: "25 proven list-building ideas for musicians" → https://www.musicdemo.org/list-building
Thinking of removing your music from Spotify?
👉 Use our decision-tree first
→ https://www.musicdemo.org/leave-spotify