the AMP— POSTED Issue 64

"To be a successful creator you don’t need millions. You don’t need millions of dollars or millions of customers, millions of clients or millions of fans. To make a living as a craftsperson, photographer, musician, designer, author, animator, app maker, entrepreneur, or inventor [or Singer Songwriter] you need only thousands of true fans." 
— Kevin Kelly 

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

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

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

• Damien Riehl: Why all melodies should be free for musicians to use from Ted.com— Evoke a familiar tune in a song and get slapped with a lawsuit ... it's a tale almost as old as copyright itself. Lawyer and technologist Damien Riehl digs into why "owning" a melody is a ludicrous legal assertion and composes a radical solution for the musical woes of Songwriters everywhere.

• Critic's Picks: The 10 Best Country Albums of 2024 from tasteofcountry.com— Shaboozey, Ella Langley and Post Malone are a few of the stars who put out some of the best country albums of 2024.

• the TrueFans Manifesto 2025 from New Music Lives™ This manifesto is more than a guide— it's a mission and a movement. For any Singer Songwriter committed to their craft and their fans, this report isn't just recommended reading; it's a must-read. It promises not only to transform careers but to reignite the passion and purpose that first drew artists to music. Truly, it's time for a change, and TrueFans will lead the way.

• HAPPY NEW YEAR + SONG OF THE WEEK: “Welcome To The Open Door” from NML.comUnity Member Johnny J Blair: Singer at Large Music Page— In the name of recovery, strength, hope, & healing, I offer some upbeat wonder:

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

a Great New Way To Build Your Fan Base and Make RIGHT NOW MONEY

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...

• 10 Weird SongWriting Tips That Actually Work! from SongTown— In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson reveal Weird SongWriting Tips That Actually Work! Try ...

• 18 Tips Guaranteed to Sell Lots of Records | Indie Music Minute from DiskMakers— Want to know how to sell enough vinyl records to cover the cost of pressing—and even turn a profit?  In this final video of our 3-part series, Tony van Even breaks it down. 

• Never Give Up from NML .comUnity Member Alan Garmonsway— "I'm not sure that there's any particular learning point in this post, other than we recorded this in 1986 and it's still being played on the radio!" 

• Here’s my take on “A Complete Unknown”, the Bob Dylan biopic out now. from Joan Osborne— Offered as ‘a review worth reading’… and it is. 

• The 10 Best Up-and-Coming Country Artists of 2024: American Songwriter's Year-End Picks from americansongwriter.com— 2025 is shaping up to be a great year for roots music. We think these country music up-and-comers from 2024 will make big waves next year.

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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...