Richard L'Hommedieu1h ago

The Collapse of Gatekeepers: What Happens When Artists Own Everything

The podcast "The Collapse of Gatekeepers" discusses how artists are gaining ownership over their music, fan relationships, and distribution, shifting power away from traditional gatekeepers like labels and platforms. This transformation enables musicians to control their careers, build direct connections with fans, and create sustainable business models through data and monetization.

https://www.makingascene.org/the-collapse-of-gatekeepers-what-happens-when-artists-own-everything/

SauceSep 10, 2025

💣 TRUTH BOMB:
Your #song might be fire… but if it isn’t structured for #sync, very likely it won’t even be considered.

#Music supervisors aren’t just looking for “hits.” They need songs and #instrumentals that are easy to cut, loop, and fit into scenes.

That’s why some average-sounding tracks land #TV placements while incredible records get skipped.

👉 In sync, structure pays more than #streams.

#SyncLicensing #MusicMonetization #MusicPlacement #MusicSync #SongPlacement #IndieMusic

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