“Should Artists Keep Dropping Albums In 2026?” | E77

The way we consume music has changed, and singles, short-form content, and constant releases can make a full album feel like a lot of work for something people might forget about in a couple days. But I don't think albums are dead. I think the way we promote albums is dead.In Episode 77, I break down the pros and cons of dropping albums as an independent artist, why a body of work still matters, how albums can create moments and build catalog, and why artists shouldn't feel like they have to drop 15–20 songs just to play the streaming game.More importantly, we talk strategy: singles leading into an album, keeping the project concise, continuing to work the album after release, and building something people can discover years from now.A Nametag Is Necessary, music and cultural conversations worth having.Got a music or cultural related question? Send it through to the YouTube Community through the following link, using the “⁉️” https://youtube.com/@NametagAlexander/community?Music & Merchhttps://nametag.bandcamp.com/merchAudio version of pod👇🏾https://pods.link/i/1223760474