Time: ~45 min.

It's Episode 42! This week I’m sharing a festive mix of holiday music and reflections to celebrate the season. You’ll hear songs from incredible indie artists, including a special project supporting the local community in North Central Massachusetts. I’ve got music news, a bit of history, and a short year-end tip to help you prepare for the new year. As always, I’m so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see what’s ahead in 2025! Next show will be January 9!

LINKS:

TikTok asks Supreme Court to block ban

Study shows 57% of podcast listeners take action after hearing an ad

NPR Tiny Desk Contest is back in 2025!

Get your merch! Thank you for supporting the show and indie artists

MUSIC:

Various North Central Musicians - I Wish It Was Christmas Today

Various - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

Ali A and the Agency - Last Christmas

Say She She - Purple Snowflakes

Various North Central Musicians - All I Want For Christmas Is You

Coobee Coo - Coobee Coo Christmas

The Hourglass Cats w/Haley Green - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Megan and Shane - Dear Santa

Mother Mother - Cry Christmas

Various - Someday at Christmas

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Time: ~52 min.

It’s Episode 41! Kicking things off with a holiday tune which is a cover of one of my favorite songs. Then we dive into music industry updates, including TikTok's legal battles. I also share some marketing tips, continuing my love/hate relationship with Spotify. Plus 9 other awesome indie tracks from LA to Tucson, South Bend to Finland and of course plenty of Boston artists too!

LINKS:

TikTok says ban will costs small business 1.3B in the first month

Supreme Court to hear arguments on broadband subsidy program

AM/FM radio outpaces streaming

GenZ and Millennials are shopping in person

Big Merch Sale! $15 tees, and free shipping!

MUSIC:

bittersweethearts - Christmas Wrapping

Keaton Auld - overdrive

Dream Prescription - Settle Down

Astral Bazaar - Fractions

Whisk - Sunk Coast Fallacy

Lynda Mandolyn - I Love How You Love Me

John Powhida - It Can't Happen Here

Girl With A Hawk - Share It All

Birds + Arrows - Animals in Motion

Gretchen Shae and the Middle Eight - Inside a Dream

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Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/

All Things Dani

Time: ~48 min.

Episode 40 woohoo! This week I share some fantastic indie tracks, celebrate the winner of the Otter River Pub Songwriting Finals, and talk about my recent issues with Spotify and plans for playlist alternatives. I also dive into music news, a bit of history, and your weekly marketing tip. Tune in for great music and updates from the indie scene!

LINKS:

Possible tariffs could create a headache for streamers

Kate Nash joins OnlyFans to cover touring costs

Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster and cite RICO Act

Stephen King shuttering three Maine radio stations

Big Merch Sale! $12.50 tees, and everything else on sale!

MUSIC:

Too Fat To Fly - Bully

Neverless.am - Will I Ever

Dan E.T. (Feat. Passafire) - High Tide

Black Viiolet - Forever Blue

JAM NOW - Love Light and Peace

Adam Bruce - Catch + Release

The Shang Hi Los - Morganatic Panic

RUM BAR RECORDS 2024 SAMPLER

Luxthereal - I Got You

Joey Wit - Leave It To Me

Tiger Bomb - Baby Come On

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Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/

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