PROFITABLE MUSICIAN FEM MUSIC FRIDAY EDITION February 13, 2026 Happy FEM Friday! I want to talk about something that sneaks into almost every release cycle, especially for women who are coming back to music after building a whole life that demanded a lot of you. Pressure. That feeling that this next song has to prove something. That it has to justify the time you spent away from work or family. That it has to make up for lost years. That it has to be the one that finally gets people to pay...

PROFITABLE MUSICIAN WEEKLY NEWSLETTER February 11, 2026 Hey there, Profitable Musician! We spent a decade training fans to rent music instead of own it. Now a growing group of listeners is actively choosing ownership again. And honestly? This makes my indie musician heart very happy. If you came up in the CD era or the early iTunes days, you probably remember how different it felt when someone bought your music. They chose it. They paid for it. They added it to their collection. It meant...

PROFITABLE MUSICIAN: FEM FRIDAY EDITION February 6, 2026 Happy FEM Music Friday! Back when I was pitching myself to venues and industry folks, I always dreaded one question: “Can you send over your EPK?” Cue the scramble. Dusting off an outdated PDF, hunting for links, realizing your headshot is from three hairdos ago… We’ve all been there. But today? The first place industry decision-makers go isn’t your website or press kit. It’s... In this issue 🥽The Modern EPK (no website required) 🛠️Join...