Scene Mom Says: Stranger Things, Bandcamp gives Indie Artists Huge Payout, & YouTube drops Billboard

Time: ~31 minutes It’s Episode 82! In this episode I break down how the Stranger Things series finale sparked a massive streaming surge for Prince. I also talk about Bandcamp Fridays and how fans delivered millions directly to indie artists, plus YouTube’s decision to stop providing streaming data to Billboard and what that could mean for independent musicians going forward. I also share 5 indie tunes, a quick marketing tip, music history, and some inspiring news to start the year. LINKS: SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!  http://eepurl.com/i77C9U Get your merch! https://scenemomsays.threadless.com/ Join the exclusive group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/965285292398533  Content Calendar Special!  How Stranger Things scored a couple of big Prince hits for the finale https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/how-stranger-things-scored-prince-biggest-hits-series-finale-1236148209/ YouTube no longer providing data for Billboard https://stereogum.com/2483233/youtube-will-no-longer-provide-data-for-billboards-outdated-chart-formula/news Bandcamp Fridays in 2025 has huge payout for Indie Artists https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/22/bandcamp-fridays-2025-total/ Father saves 10 from Swiss Bar Fire https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/father-saves-10-from-bar-fire-at-swiss-new-years-party-after-frantic-call-from-his-daughter/ MUSIC: Carol Pacey and the Honey Shakers – Lucky You The Modern Era – Dear Anyone Thrift Bakery- Remote Access The Hourglass Cats – I’ll Never Forget Battlemode – Sw33ttooth Feedback: [email protected] Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani https://linktr.ee/dcutleraz