Forget the stream chase. Focus on your true fans! This weeks newsletter Liner Notes brings you Kevin Kelly “1,000 True Fans” wisdom 💫 #MusicBiz #TrueFans #ArtistFirst 📰 read more= sleeve.fm/volume-6/

We're taking on a #MusicChoiceChallenge limiting ourself to only listen to 6 bands or artists for all of August. Read why and see what online dating has to teach us about listening. Todays Liner Note out now! sleeve.fm/volume-7/

It's been a week since I started my little experiment of listening to just six artists. No shuffling, just careful listening into a select few. Pretty eye-opening sleeve.fm/volume-8/

We've just been accepted into the Sound Incubator at Copenhagen's Music Conservatory! So excited!! Read more + Adele stats + a new newsletter section, The Toolbox - this time with branding tips! sleeve.fm/volume-9/

Hustle. What’s the deal with it? Is it something to be proud of, a necessary evil, or a wild mix? Philip Glass was apparently a hustler, and Jaylon Ashaun.. read all about it in this weeks Liner Note sleeve.fm/volume-10/

New Liner Notes out now! Discover what deep-dive journalism and experimental music have in common as we explore the evolving landscapes of both. Read more about our walk through Nørrebro with Martin Hjorth Frederiksen! #Music #Journalism sleeve.fm/volume-11/

A soggy bike ride yesterday got me thinking about the grit it takes to keep going as an artist. Especially those in the “Creator Class”—musicians battling their own storms in the industry. Mid-tier? Professionals? What do we call them? sleeve.fm/volume-13/

“I’ve had dark moments thinking about selling my instruments and quitting. There’s already so much music out there—what’s the point of adding more? But after all these years, music is essential to who I am. Would life even make sense without it?”sleeve.fm/volume-13/

Honestly, this whole startup journey feels like that moment right before the drop in a song—you crave the release, but the tension? That’s where the magic is. sleeve.fm/volume-14/

"Same crew, every morning. At first, I thought they were all retired or sitting on trust funds, but nope. Just freelancers and mavericks looking for a place where they can see a familiar face every day." Todays Liner Note on "Third Places" sleeve.fm/volume-15/

Every time we talk to musicians about Sleeve, there’s always that one thing that hits home for them.... sleeve.fm/volume-17/

Finding Rhythm in a Fast World Okay, I’ve set a goal: writing a weekly newsletter. Why? Because something is comforting about routine, right? (Or is ...?) sleeve.fm/volume-18/

A lot of, especially young artists, feel that either they’re being guided too much, or they’re being too rigid, missing out on opportunities. That balance is a real struggle! Read todays Liner Note sleeve.fm/volume-20/

“Why share something unfinished when I aim for perfection?” But what if there was a way to share those early cuts with only their closest fans—a digital version showing someone your phone? ... todays Liner Note sleeve.fm/volume-22/

Substack’s success in a world of free content makes me question: could musicians have their own Substack moment? sleeve.fm/volume-24/

“My Bum Is for Sale, My Artistic Vision Isn’t” Indie icon Kate Nash is challenging the norms yet again. Her decision to join OnlyFans, which she describes as empowering, has sparked debates across the music industry. sleeve.fm/volume-25/

Rob Abelow has asked 35,000 music industry professionals from around the world about their perspective on the music industry right now. The three most common themes/trends were: Music has been devalued. Streaming doesn’t serve artists. Artists don’t know who their fans are. WDYT?

We’re happy to kick off the year by inviting you to try our beta and see what we’ve built firsthand. Dive in, explore, and let us know what you think! sleeve.fm/volume-29/

This week has been one for the books. Several artists have shared their profiles publicly, and over 1,000 people have passed through the app... read more sleeve.fm/volume-30/

"It’s Not a Competition with Spotify, but a Reaction to Spotify." read todays Liner Note here: sleeve.fm/volume-31/