Writing

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Books New Book-The Musical Pathfinder The Musical Pathfinder: How to Blaze a Trail and Build a Sustainable Career in The Music Business The Musical…
Featured Jailbreak and the Long Road: What Thin Lizzy’s Rise, Grind, and Tragic End Can Teach Every Artist There are bands that become famous and there are bands that become permanent. Thin Lizzy belongs to the…
Current Events Spotify Finally Takes Action on AI Music - A Musician’s Perspective When I first read about Spotify’s new AI protection measures, my initial reaction was relief mixed with a…
Artificial Intelligence The AI Music Revolution: Licensing Deals, Legal Battles, and the Fight for Fairness The music industry is undergoing a seismic transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how music…
Featured Musician and Touring Burnout: Understanding the Struggle and Finding Recovery The life of a touring musician can seem glamorous from the outside: bright lights, cheering crowds, and the…
Etesian Drift Ambient One - Listen Artist: Etesian Drift , Jon Skaggs Record Label: Pinions Music Distributor: Catapult Distribution Release…
Featured Light Year Volume One - Listen Artist: Savage Gears , Jon Skaggs Record Label: Pinions Music Distributor: Catapult Distribution Release…
Art of Exist Cloud Dive - Listen Artist: Art of Exist , Jon Skaggs Record Label: Pinions Music Distributor: Catapult Distribution Release…
Art of Exist Run Through The Night (With You) - Listen Artist: Art of Exist , Jon Skaggs Record Label: Pinions Music Distributor: Catapult Distribution Release…
Art of Exist No Sleep Till Monday - Listen Artist: Art of Exist , Jon Skaggs Record Label: Pinions Music Distributor: Catapult Distribution Release…
Art of Exist The Last Survivors - Listen Artist: Art of Exist , Jon Skaggs Record Label: Pinions Music Distributor: Catapult Distribution Release…
Featured Streaming vs. Physical Media: The Evolution of Music Consumption and Artist Income The music industry has transformed dramatically over the past two decades, with streaming services like…
Music Industry Navigating the Saturated Landscape of Digital Tools for Musicians The music industry has undergone a seismic shift in the past two decades, propelled by the rise of digital…
Live Music The Impact of Being an Opening Act as an Emerging Artist: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies In the dynamic and highly competitive music industry, emerging artists face significant barriers to gaining…
Finance Comprehensive Wealth Building for Musicians Through Long-Term Investing (Disclaimer: Jon Skaggs is not a financial advisor and may hold some of the investments listed in this…
Featured Touring in 2025: A Mixed Outlook for the Live Music Industry The live music industry in 2025 is navigating a complex landscape marked by robust demand, economic…
Featured New Photobook "The Vagabond Heart" [difl_advanced_blurb title="The Vagabond Heart" sub_title="By Jon Skaggs"…