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Announcing My Upcoming Single – I’m Coming Home

I am thrilled to unveil details about my new single I’m Coming Home, set for release on December 8. This track marks a return to my roots, with a sound that long-time listeners will find both familiar and fresh. I’m Coming Home Cover Art Reveal I’m particularly excited to reveal the cover art, beautifully illustrated by Gianluca Cardinale: Inspiration and […]

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The Hidden Costs of Releasing Independent Music in the Streaming Age

I recently finished a new song that I’ve scheduled to go live before the end of the year. Tallying up the overall costs and budgeting for promotion prompted sobering reflections on the precarious economics of releasing independent music when the realities are that costs may never be recouped. For transparency, here is my full expenses breakdown for this single track:

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Marketing Your Live Gig - A reflection by Sam Newton

‘Marketing Your Live Gig 101’ – a reflection

  On Wednesday 25/6/14, I attended a free for members event organised by the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) titled ‘Marketing Your Live Gig 101‘. Due to afternoon/evening private teaching commitments in previous years, this was my first time attending one of APRA’s events. So before I outline the night, let me just say how happy I am to have a service like

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