As an unsigned musician, I prefer musician-centric platforms. However, they’ve proliferated so much that it’s hard to choose between them. Platforms Galore Given how suddenly musician resources can go rogue or completely disappear, I am “twice shy” about joining another platform. I’ve written before about needing to leave such platforms that no longer deliver. And […]
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There’s a new essentials page on the muz4now brand by Stan Stewart. Here’s the rundown of why and what you can find on it.
Stan Stewart explains that he’s dropping his SoundCloud subscription. Of course, it has repercussions for his releases through them.
Stan Stewart on the inspiration of winter, discontented yet hopeful with the present, and a few reflections on another music release.
As my friend Edward Givens says, “great sounds = inspiration”. And sometimes it’s true. Thus came “O I C U”. Any morning you wake up to new Stan Stewart music is a good day. That day is tomorrow, but still ☺️ [image or embed] — John M Davis (@jdsampo.bsky.social) November 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Some things matter. Some things matter more. Nothing Wrong With A Day Job I’ve gone through periods when my only income was from music. However, throughout most of my adult life, I’ve had a non-music source that provided most of the money coming into my accounts. In addition to writing, composing, arranging, performing, and recording
Things change. And — especially when you’re unsigned — clarity is a good thing. Unsigned Musician Over the years, many of the platforms that claim to be on the side of unsigned musicians have fallen away. This leaves people like me filling the void left by those failed services. But wait a minute: what’s this
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I’m partial to love. It seems to me that all human beings are. Love Wins During my recovery, I’ve experienced all sort of things that I’d call “love”. There are many types of love. For other people, using this word might seem like a stretch. But for me, it fits. Here are some examples: Musical
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It’s true. There’s nothing quite like the human voice. Voices In My Head At times, I found the healing process to be very intense. More than is typical for me, I was tired. Naps were a part of my day as I recovered from my broken ankle. As I would start to wake up, I
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Harp strings and heartstrings have so much in common. Heart Strings The human heart is so important to our healing melodies. We have a physical heart that sends blood throughout the body — especially to places under repair. And our metaphorical heart is the center of hope and courage when we face pain. I was
