the AMP— POSTED Issue 63

“It is only natural to pattern yourself after someone… But you can’t just copy someone. if you like someone’s work, the important thing is to be exposed to everything that person has been exposed to.”
—Bob Dylan

Here's What's Been In Your .comUnity Group this Week. —Bob Dylan

Introducing TrueFan Boost™, the first game-changing tool from New Music Lives™, and we want YOU to be among the first to test it.

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Here's the list of posts in your New Music Lives™ Facebook .ComUnity this week.

• Council Post: Five Music Marketing Strategies To Leave Behind In 2024 from forbes.com— Here are the music marketing strategies to leave in 2024— and what you can do instead to position yourself for success in 2025.

• Why Independent Musicians Should Focus on Storytelling, Not Record Labels from Matt Jacoby at turnuptoeleven— In today’s digital age, independent musicians have more power than ever to build successful careers without traditional record labels. While many artists still dream of that coveted record deal, the reality is that signing with a label doesn’t guarantee success— in fact, it might even hinder your artistic journey.

• In Memoriam: 15 Country Music Stars Who Died in 2024 from americansongwriter.com— From songwriting goliaths to cherished entertainers and instrumental businessmen, here are 15 people country music lost in 2024.

in partnership with New Music Lives™ Singer Songwriters and Music Artists

— R U Ready to Test a Revolutionary Income Tool?

(Limited Beta Spots Available Today)

What if you could turn every performance— from coffee shop gigs to Instagram Lives— into real, Right Now Money, sustainable income? Not through traditional cash tips or merch sales, but through a revolutionary digital support system designed specifically for independent artists like you.

Introducing TrueFan Boost™, the first game-changing tool from New Music Lives™, and we want YOU to be among the first to test it.

Here's what makes TrueFan Boost™ different:

• Zero upfront costs or monthly fees

• Accept digital support ANYWHERE you perform (live shows, house concerts, social media, busking)

• Keep 80% of every contribution (we only earn after you earn)

• All transaction fees are covered (you get your full 80%)

• Seamless integration with Instagram, TikTok, and your website

Here's the most exciting part: As a beta tester, you will...

• Shape the future of independent music income

• Get exclusive early access to our entire suite of career-building tools

• Receive direct support from our NML team

• Have your feedback directly influence product development

We're only accepting a small select group of beta testers RIGHT NOW, and spots will fill quickly.

So... Ready to start earning the income your music deserves?

Email me directly at [email protected] with "Beta Tester" in the subject line.

Don't wait— this opportunity is limited, and once the beta spots are filled, they're gone.

Let's revolutionize how independent artists get paid.

PS. Remember— there's zero financial risk. We only succeed when you succeed. That's our promise.

Beta spots are being filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss your chance to be part of this revolution. Remember, we all want to change the world, becauseI...

Until we speak again...

It's Time... for a Change. Big Time. Past Time.

So... Let's Do It!

... and here's the more...

NOTE: for foolish reasons the four following posts from Rich Esra and MUBUTV didn't show up as posted, so... they're all bundled here and on the group. And all worth a listen...

• from Ritch Esra and MUBUTV Dive into the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast with us as we welcome Brett Sweeney, veteran A&R executive at Empire Music. Discover insider secrets on how to balance creativity and business skills for ultimate success!

• from Ritch Esra and MUBUTV Insiders! Join us today as we sit down for an illuminating conversation with artist manager Andy Griffin, on the Southeast Asian music market's remarkable growth post-COVID. What does this mean for Western artists? Find out on our podcast today!

• from Ritch Esra and MUBUTV Insiders! Join us today on our latest episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast! Our guest Roland Kluger dives into the complexities of music rights and the future of the industry.

• from Ritch Esra and MUBUTV Insiders! Join us today Dec. 17th on the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast as we sit down with Constantine Roussos— the visionary behind the .music domain! Discover how he's reshaping the digital landscape for artists.

• NML’s own Johnny J Blair: Singer at Large Music Page · MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL + MY SONG OF THE WEEK “Precious Gem” —A song for my daughter Jade, written long ago as a prayer that she would have a good life. 

• NML .comUnity Member Carl Hitchborn Follow this man, because he knows… Both what and how. The pressure to constantly create fresh content while trying to write, record, and perform music can feel overwhelming.

But here's what most artists don't realize— you're sitting on a goldmine of content with just ONE song.

Thanks for reading. Give us your feedback.

And PLEASE, if you've got any Singer Songwriter friends, pass the AMP on, because... It’s Time... for a Change. Big Time. Past Time...