"Today, Musical Artists lead movements. Raise funds. Shift hearts. Amplify justice. Build bridges. From Taylor to Killer Mike, Brandi Carlile to Hozier, Artists are using their platforms not just to perform— but to transform."
— from the TrueFans AMP™ 99
• The resurgence of vinyl records… from MusicTechPolicy— has been one of the most unexpected and encouraging trends in American manufacturing… Across the country, demand for physical music is rising. Independent pressing plants are expanding, Artist’s love vinyl releases, and legacy catalogs are being reissued. It’s a textbook case of organic industrial renewal.
• The Surprising Scientific Link Between Dementia and Hit Songs by Elvis Presley, ABBA, and Spice Girls from AmericanSongwriter— Researchers have been discovering surprising scientific connections to the treatment of dementia and hit songs in pop, rock, and more.
• Indie Week Puts Spotlight on Genre Growth from Luminate— Haley Jones and Chris Muratore joined IndieDojo's Bill Wilson for a presentation assessing the state of this vibrant segment of the industry.
• And... Just another RRRRReally good issue...
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... and here's the more...
• "The Business of the Unexpected": Why Bruce Springsteen Goes Above and Beyond on Tour from AmericanSongwriter— Bruce Springsteen has a work ethic on tour that has impressed and astounded many, with four-hour shows and unending attention to detail.
• REVEALED: 10 MOST IMPORTANT Country Artists of the Last 10 Years from TasteOfCountry on YouTube— The most important country artists of the last 10 years did more than just rule radio, streaming and sales charts. They helped shape the next generation.
• 8 Traps That Ruin 99% of Music Careers from SmartMusicBusiness— After releasing 13+ albums, I’m pulling back the curtain on my biggest mistakes… so you don’t have to make them.
• Okay… One more for Brian Wilson… from Anita's Analysis— When Paul McCartney once called "God Only Knows" the greatest song ever written, he wasn’t just praising a track. He was honoring the genius of Brian Wilson,
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