Why Do We Still Make Music?
If you came here from Mitxoda Weekly #101, you already know where this started. I asked a simple question: Why do we still make music? Despite the noise. Despite the algorithms. Despite…
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Surviving, and Thriving, After Bandcamp’s Payment Change: Indie Artist Guide 2025
Are you an indie artist worried about Bandcamp’s payout shift to Stripe in 2025? Don’t sweat it, here’s everything you need to know, plus bold new options like Subvert.fm, actionable steps, and…
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Would You Grab a Membership Card for the Indie Dream?
Why Curating Late at Night Feels Like Building a Secret Indie Temple 3am. Coffee cold. Headphones warm. I’m not sure if I’m the only one who treats their inbox like a crate-digging…
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WeTransfer’s New Terms of Service Are a Serious Threat to Artists, Starting August 8, 2025 (UPDATE)
Artists, creators, indie producers, this is not a drill. Starting August 8, 2025, WeTransfer will update its Terms of Service to include a new clause (6.3) that could put your copyrights, privacy,…
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Spotlight on LZMP: Where Indie Artists Show Up for Each Other
If you’re looking for a place where indie musicians actually support one another, sharing feedback, ideas, sounds, and time, look no further than the amazing crew over at Let’s Zzeu Music Play…
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How to Balance Artistic Life with Family and Business Necessities
For indie musicians, balancing the demands of artistry with family responsibilities and the harsh realities of business is a challenge that often feels overwhelming. We are pulled in multiple directions, toward our…
Read MoreMusic Retreats. Where Creativity Flourishes
In the fast-paced world of music production, where deadlines and distractions often dominate, stepping away from it all to reconnect with the heart of creation can make all the difference. This is…
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Visual Art and Indie Identity
In the indie music world, sound isn’t the only language, visual art is just as crucial in defining an artist’s identity. From album covers to music videos, from Instagram grids to hand-designed…
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Thank YOU to be you
Because behind figures, I meet people. Real ones. Kind ones. Honest ones. Caring and Sharing. All the time. This has been all part of my life since April 2024. And it grew…
Read MoreThe Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback in the Indie World
In the indie music world, feedback is more than just an exchange of opinions, it’s a lifeline. For many artists, it’s the difference between creating in a vacuum and thriving within a supportive…
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