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The Dumbest Music Industry Scams (and why they still work)

How to avoid every single music industry scam every single time.
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Streamwashed: Big tech, little money and how music marketing went crazy

If there's anything in your heart that still harbors something like love for the music industry, stay far away when musicians talk shop about marketing.
This is a dollar.

One Dollar.

Charging money for music submissions is a new growth industry. They're just not charging very much.

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Chicago House Music Festival 2026: Full Lineup, Schedule & Must-See Events

We might start calling it "House Music Week" in Chicago as the city's Chicago House Music Festival and Conference continues to grow. Here is the full lineup, schedule and not to miss highlights from all four days August 27 through August 30 2026.