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the TrueFans AMP— POSTED Issue 77
Here's the list of posts in your New Music Lives™ Facebook .ComUnity this week.
• Why Charging More For Your Gigs Will Get You More Work from Terrance Fisher on YouTube— As a musician, you might think that charging more for your gigs will scare off potential clients, but surprisingly, it can actually get you more work.
• The Sound of Substack on substack .com— Presenting live performances by Andrew Bird, Margo Price, Jeff Tweedy, and dozens more. What started as a sanctuary for writers has expanded into a vibrant home for musicians...
• Another killer issue of...
• Please, VOTE for…Alan Garmonsway’s latest album …And on with the Show… Nominations for the prestigious International Singer-Songwriters Association 2025 Awards are now live. New Music Lives™ Member, Alan Garmonsway has nominations in three categories: International Album, Songwriter and Musician of the year.
• Women-Led Music Organizations You Need To Know About from Symphonic .com— These women-led organizations are doing their part in changing the future of the music industry. Check them out, and join the cause... (featured in this week's TrueFans AMP)
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... and here's the more...
• k. d. lang reflects on her relationship to country music with Tom Power on YouTube.
• How to Make Networking Suck Less from Diskmaker's Indie Music Minute on YouTube— Networking. It’s the thing every artist is told to do. And the implication is that if you only network enough, and smart enough, you can network your way to success.
• This Is One Judge’s Favorite Acts Ever from Ireland’s Got Talent— SO... What instrument did you say you play? NOT an April Fool's joke...
• Can You REALLY Make It BIG in the Music Industry in 2025? from MUBUTV™— Unveil the secrets to a thriving music career in 2025 with hosts Ritch Esra and Eric Knight (on YouTube and featured in the TrueFans AMP this week.
• 7 Reasons Every Artist Needs Physical Media from Diskmakers .com— In a world dominated by streaming for over two decades, why are CDs and vinyl suddenly back in the spotlight in 2025? It’s FREE! Tap this link to download the 6-page PDF.
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