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Scenario

When musicians must choose between artistic authenticity and algorithmic success

Our band has been studying how major labels manipulate streaming algorithms and social media to manufacture hits, and now our manager wants us to use the same tactics to get discovered. We're all uncomfortable but we also want people to hear our music and we can't decide if fighting the system means staying invisible forever.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Artists face the paradox of needing industry mechanisms they philosophically oppose to reach audiences who might share their critique.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The music industry examined?”

Peri

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