Scene Mom Says: SoundCloud’s Big Changes, Music Boosting Brain Health & New Indie Tracks

Time: ~37 min. It's Episode 77! I’m diving into some big shifts in the music world. SoundCloud’s new “All-In-One Artist” subscription that gives creators more control, and TikTok’s first-ever U.S. Creator Awards coming this December. But the hot topic I couldn’t stay quiet about? An AI “artist” named Xania Monet just debuted on the Billboard radio charts, and I’ve got a few things to say about that. (Spoiler: not all of them are nice!) I’m also sharing new music from some fantastic independent artists- Jennifer Tefft, Aluminum Brain, Joey Wit, The Maladaptive, and Ali A & The Agency. Plus a look back at some fun music history, a marketing tip for fellow creatives, and some good news about how music can actually help your brain health. So grab your coffee (and your headphones) and let’s talk about the real world of music, creativity, and why authenticity still matters. LINKS: SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!  Get your merch! Thank you for supporting the show and indie artists Join the exclusive group on Facebook!  SoundCloud's New All-In-One Subscription Feature https://www.youredm.com/2025/11/04/soundcloud-launches-new-all-in-one-artist-subscription-feature/ TikTok Creator Awards https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/11/03/tiktok-us-creator-awards-launch-2025/ AI Creation Charting on Billboard https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/01/entertainment/xania-monet-billboard-ai People Ages 70+ who listen to music slash dementia risk https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/seniors-who-listen-to-music-often-slash-their-dementia-risk-by-over-a-third/ MUSIC: Jennifer Tefft – Salt and the Sea https://jennifertefft.com/ Aluminum Brain – Fallen Off The Map https://aluminumbrain.com/ Joey Wit – Leave It To Me https://joeywit.com/ Song of the Week: The Maladaptive – Used To It https://themaladaptive.bandcamp.com/ Ali A and the Agency – Transmogrification https://aliaandtheagency.com/ Feedback: [email protected] Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani