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EDITORIAL · ISSUE 01 · 2026
Music News
Brakence resurfaces with a teaser site called Still Here
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What's new this week across reviews, behind-the-scenes, and industry deep dives.
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Strategy, platform mechanics, label business. Deep dives for artists thinking long-term.
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What Regional Streaming Platforms Pay Compared to Spotify and Apple
Per-stream royalty rates are one of the most misunderstood numbers in the music business. The confusion is not an accident. DSPs do not publish a single clea…
MonetizationMerch Margins at Latin Shows: What Sells and What Sits in the Box
Merch revenue at Latin live shows is real money, and most independent artists leave a significant portion of it in the box, literally. The difference between…
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