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 The Lola Young Effect – How the Music Industry Systematically Exploits Artists
Russell February 14, 2026 Music

The Lola Young Effect – How the Music Industry Systematically Exploits Artists

You're a musician who just got discovered. Now you get to make a choice: which billionaire-funded conglomerate would you like to work for? Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment or Warner Music Group? Lola Young is the latest star to burn…
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 Should Bands Have a Leader?
Russell February 12, 2026 Music

Should Bands Have a Leader?

One of the big decisions bands should make early on is who's the artistic visionary? Will everybody have an equal say or one will one person be the creative force driving the music?
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 Incubator’s Decision-Making Policies
Russell February 10, 2026 Music

Incubator’s Decision-Making Policies

How an organization makes decisions is everything. Top down management is to be avoided at all costs but going off vibes and hoping things work out is just as foolish. So how does Incubator make decisions?
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 Playing from the Heart vs. Playing from the Ego
Russell February 6, 2026 Music

Playing from the Heart vs. Playing from the Ego

Playing from the heart means playing for yourself. Playing what you want to hear because you want to hear it. Playing from the ego is playing so that you'll be perceived in a certain way.
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 We’re Doing it to Ourselves
Russell February 4, 2026 Music

We’re Doing it to Ourselves

If you look at the state of the world, you might wonder why all this is happening, who to blame and how we can fix it. But first we need to accept a simple fact.
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 What Leads to Magical Music Moments?
Russell February 4, 2026 Music

What Leads to Magical Music Moments?

You know, when the a band really locks in the whole room is locked in with them? Turns out it's a repeatable event, but 4 conditions have to be met.
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 Music in the Age of AI
Russell February 4, 2026 Music

Music in the Age of AI

If you look at the state of the world, you might wonder why all this is happening, who to blame and how we can fix it. But first we need to accept a simple fact.
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 Play What You Want to Hear (It’s Not Hard)
Russell February 3, 2026 Music

Play What You Want to Hear (It’s Not Hard)

You don't need to practice more. You need to create the internal and external conditions that allow music to fall out of you. You don't need to be a master of your instrument. You need to develop trust in your…
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 How Can A Local Band Become Professional?
Russell February 1, 2026 Music

How Can A Local Band Become Professional?

What's the difference between a local band and a professional band? And how can a local band become professional? The answer won't surprise you.
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 5 Questions To Ask Your Bandmates Before Your First Show
Russell January 20, 2026 Music

5 Questions To Ask Your Bandmates Before Your First Show

Before you play your first show, there are five important questions you should ask your bandmates.
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