Independent music, industry news, interviews and more with your host Dani Cutler. New shows every Thursday! Dani worked in independent radio for over 16 years in Phoenix, AZ supporting local and independent artists, and was deemed ”Scene Mom” by the community. Since then she has made the move to Massachusetts but will be a cheerleader for indie artists no matter where she lives.
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Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Time: ~37 min.
It's Episode 77! I’m diving into some big shifts in the music world. SoundCloud’s new “All-In-One Artist” subscription that gives creators more control, and TikTok’s first-ever U.S. Creator Awards coming this December.
But the hot topic I couldn’t stay quiet about? An AI “artist” named Xania Monet just debuted on the Billboard radio charts, and I’ve got a few things to say about that. (Spoiler: not all of them are nice!)
I’m also sharing new music from some fantastic independent artists- Jennifer Tefft, Aluminum Brain, Joey Wit, The Maladaptive, and Ali A & The Agency. Plus a look back at some fun music history, a marketing tip for fellow creatives, and some good news about how music can actually help your brain health.
So grab your coffee (and your headphones) and let’s talk about the real world of music, creativity, and why authenticity still matters.
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SoundCloud's New All-In-One Subscription Feature https://www.youredm.com/2025/11/04/soundcloud-launches-new-all-in-one-artist-subscription-feature/
TikTok Creator Awards https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/11/03/tiktok-us-creator-awards-launch-2025/
AI Creation Charting on Billboard https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/01/entertainment/xania-monet-billboard-ai
People Ages 70+ who listen to music slash dementia risk https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/seniors-who-listen-to-music-often-slash-their-dementia-risk-by-over-a-third/
MUSIC:
Jennifer Tefft – Salt and the Sea https://jennifertefft.com/
Aluminum Brain – Fallen Off The Map https://aluminumbrain.com/
Joey Wit – Leave It To Me https://joeywit.com/
Song of the Week: The Maladaptive – Used To It https://themaladaptive.bandcamp.com/
Ali A and the Agency – Transmogrification https://aliaandtheagency.com/
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