Ownership Is The New Independence
What does it mean to be an independent music creator? Today, independence is about more than distributing your own music or building a following online. True independence comes from understanding the ...
28 Jul 1min
New Year, New Registration Goals | 2026 Money Starts Now
It’s a new year—and if you’re a music creator, 2026 money starts right now.In the first episode of Melanated Musicology, we break down why registering your music is non-negotiable if you want to get p...
6 Jan 1min
You’re More Than Your Numbers
In this episode, we’re stripping away the pressure of streams, followers, likes, and monthly listeners to remind you of a deeper truth: your worth as a creative can’t be measured by metrics.Numbers ma...
25 Nov 20251min
What is your music saying about you?
In this episode of Melanated Musicology, we explore a question that speaks to everyone who loves music: What is your music saying about you? Whether you create it, curate it, or simply vibe to it, you...
10 Nov 202555s
Who Owns Your Masters?
A hard truth in sixty seconds: if it's not in writing, you might now own your music. In this episode of Melanated Musicology, we break down what it really means to own your master recordings and why o...
28 Okt 20251min
Gatekeepers, Ghostwriters & Giving Credit: Who's Missing from the Studio Story?
Behind every hit song there is a team, but not everyone gets the credit they deserve. In this episode of Melanated Musicology, we examine the gatekeeping practices that silence Black and Brown creator...
21 Okt 202554s
Fourth Quarter Focus
The fourth quarter isn’t just for festive vibes and playlists — it’s a strategic season for independent music creatives to tighten up their business. In this kickoff episode of Melanated Musicology, w...
14 Okt 202556s
Metadata = Money
Think your music is ready for release? Not without clean metadata. In just 60 seconds, we break down why accurate song info—like writer splits, ISRCs, and PRO registrations—is the secret weapon behind...
30 Sep 202556s
