FEATURE STORY
BEYOND THE ALGORITHM: WHY INDEPENDENT MUSIC STILL MATTERS
In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms and artificial intelligence, independent musicians continue to bring something irreplaceable to the global music landscape: imagination, individuality and the courage to sound different.
MUSIC BUSINESS
You’ve created extraordinary music — but can the world find it? Discover why accurate metadata, distinctive descriptions and smart music categorisation are essential tools for independent artists navigating the global music licensing landscape.
Billions in streaming royalties, changing payment thresholds and a whole new financial landscape. MUSICA explores what the streaming payout shift means for independent musicians and why diversifying income matters more than ever.
Could a small community of devoted fans be more valuable than millions of passing listeners? MUSICA explores the growing importance of direct-to-fan relationships, independent income and building a sustainable music career through genuine connection.
Music can travel the world while royalties remain unmatched or unclaimed. MUSICA investigates the industry’s mysterious royalty black box and explains why accurate credits, registrations and music metadata are essential for independent artists.
HOT NEW ARTISTS
FERENC HEGEDUS - Hungary
With so many of his music tracks marked ‘BRILLIANT’ by our team of MUSIC SUPERVISORS, Ferenc Hegedus is an AUDIOSPARX-RADIOSPARX artist to discover, get-to-know and love.
PRICO - Ireland
VENESSA NOLAN - South Africa
VENESSA NOLAN is wooing audiences in her homeleand and globally with her stand-out tracks across multiple genres.
DEF MANIC - Australia
Alt Music to the max, DEF MANIC is an Australian legend. Check him and his music out, right now!
FROM THE MUSICA ARCHIVES
TODD BORDONARO
New York Jazz Guitarist, Todd Bordonaro, on his success as a musician, his love of his life-in-music & inspiring millions of aspiring Jazz musicians via his YouTube channel.
David Westcott
Old-school pianist and vintage-lover David Westcott on his European travels & how working across the arts inspires his music.
BILLYJOE
Venezuelan music Billy Joe is making moves with this solo TRIP HOP/CHILLOUT music career. He talks to us about his life in music and his band DPATH.
