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These Indie Artists Are Quietly Worth Millions—and You’ve Never Heard Their Names

In an industry often dominated by chart-topping superstars, a growing number of independent artists are quietly amassing fortunes without mainstream recognition. Leveraging platforms like Bandcamp, YouTube, and Patreon, these musicians have built dedicated fan bases and sustainable careers on their own terms. Their success stories challenge traditional notions of fame…

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Reference tracks can be your secret weapon when mixing - but be mindful of replicating other artists' creative decisions

Comparing your mix to another can nudge you into a safe technical zone, but remember to maintain your originality

MusicRadar

We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority

We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority – even if there's no consensus on the best method

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‘One minute it’s “would you like to listen to Galaxie 500?”, the next humanity’s enslaved’: can anyone escape Spotify?

As a new book skewers Spotify’s effect on music, two Guardian music writers spent a week assessing the limits of living with and without it

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“Bandcamp is not built to break you as an artist - that’s not our strength”: Bandcamp explains why it still serves as an integral platform for self-releasing musicians - and how to get the best from it

The artist-centered distribution platform stresses that its ethos remains unchanged following the recent takeover by music licensing body, Songtradr

MusicRadar

Napster is back and promising music streaming, listening parties, merch and tickets

Napster has been acquired by Infinite Reality, and will gain a new social focus.

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I'm a working musician, and as Spotify says it's not to blame for how little artists make from streaming, here's how you can really support your favorite bands

Spotify says middlemen are taking all the streaming money. That's only partly true…

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Are Tenacious D back?! Jack Black and Kyle Gass confirm first new music together since going on hiatus last year

The self-styled greatest rock band on Earth are covering REO Speedwagon for a charity compilation that comes out Friday

Metal Hammer

"Countless musicians and friends lost everything." Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, Jarvis Cocker, Primal Scream, Red Hot Chili Peppers duo and more donate unreleased songs to new benefit album to aid Californian wildfire relief

The newly-released Los Angeles Rising compilation also features previously unheard music from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gary Numan, Devo and more

Louder

Forget Spotify – I’m going all-in on Bandcamp for music in 2025, here’s why you should too

As a certified Spotify fanatic, I’ll be making an effort to listen to – and yes, buy – more music on Bandcamp in 2025.

TechRadar

DIY musicians: how digital ‘bedroom pop’ has transformed the music industry

The ever-advancing technologies of our digital age have transformed many industries, including – and perhaps especially – music. One of the most significant shifts has been the rise of DIY artists. These independent musicians take on roles traditionally held by record labels and managers, such as producing, recording, promoting and…

The Conversation

5 new dance music albums that every audiophile should listen to this weekend

A selection of excellent electronic albums to give your hi-fi system a workout.

What Hi-Fi?

Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is now 'financially sound' after last year's layoffs and Bandcamp fumble

"We spent the last year rebuilding and really executing solidly on all fronts," says the CEO.

PC Gamer

Bandcamp Fridays is a terrific way to support musicians directly (and buy great new music)

Join in on the Bandcamp Fridays bangwagon, where you can buy new music and support artists directly – and it's a far more rewarding alternative to streaming services.

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Andy Tillison announces 'fan-only' To Follow Polaris companion album

The Tangent's Andy Tillison is reworking early Parallel Or 90 Degrees material for the new project

What Hi-Fi?

Spotify prices are going up again – but I think we should be paying more

The streaming model still seems like an outrageously good deal to me – but the sums don’t add up for artists.

MusicRadar

Can James Blake really fix the music industry? Artist teases "solution" to issues addressed in viral tweets: "The brainwashing worked and now people think that music is free"

The British artist says an announcement will be made on March 20th

Louder

Ihlo to premiere live at ProgPower Europe performance

Scottish prog metal quintet Ihlo to premiere last year's ProgPower show via Bandcamp and YouTube

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Japanese ambient musician Michiru Aoyama has woken at 5am to record a new album every day since 2021 – he's now earning $3,000 a month from his music on Spotify and Bandcamp

The Kyoto-based artist writes, records and releases a new eight-track album every single day

MusicRadar

“It covers my utilities bill”: German electronic musician Hainbach reveals how much his 1 million Spotify streams earned him in 2023

“Bandcamp or coming to a live show is still the best way to support me and other artists,” he confirms

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The PTV Playlist: Here Are The Best New Albums To Get Immediately Around Your Ear Holes

Welcome to our first PTV Playlist, where we'll be slinging you some of our favourite albums from each month that you should give a go.

The Guardian - US

The music site Bandcamp is beloved and unique. I shudder at its corporate takeover

The prospect of something so valuable becoming just another strip-mined corporate wreck inspires genuine grief

The Guardian - UK

Bandcamp lays off half its staff after buyout by Songtradr

New job offers only made to 50% of staff of indie music champion, as $300m music licensing company Songtradr looks to cut costs

The Guardian - UK

Jaimie Branch: Fly Or Die Fly Or Die Fly Or Die ((world war)) review – last post from a psychedelic warrior

The punk-jazz trumpeter died last year without star recognition but this posthumous album is testament to her inventiveness and commitment to ‘make music into the void’

The Guardian - UK

‘I had to compose myself when I first heard her’: the astonishing musical versatility of the late Charlotte Greig

From rap mixtapes to music journalism and ghostly drum machine-led folk, the late British artist had few boundaries. Her husband and fans remember her tough, inspiring life

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