Time: ~35 min.

Episode 43! Happy New Year! I’m kicking off 2025 with all new indie music, some music news, and reflections on the past year. You’ll hear great tracks from artists like Carol Pacey and the Honey Shakers and Happy Little Clouds, along with a look back at some moments in music history. I also share a marketing tip to help you navigate changes in Meta and you can also enter a fun trivia contest for a chance to win a t-shirt. As always, I’m so grateful for your support and excited for what this year has in store for indie music!

SCENE MOM SAYS SURVEY

TRIVIA CONTEST!

LINKS:

Indie artist Chance The Rapper goes diamond

Neil Young changes mind on boycotting Glastonbury

Meta cancels fact checking

Prince, Frankie Valli receiving lifetime achievement Grammy's

MUSIC:

Carol Pacey and the Honey Shakers - Lucky You

Happy Little Clouds - Higher

Broken Baby - So Pointless

Morgan Alyse - Lead for Bones

Ron Carlson - The Apartment

The Black Moods - Circles

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All Things Dani

Time: ~45 min.

It's Episode 42! This week I’m sharing a festive mix of holiday music and reflections to celebrate the season. You’ll hear songs from incredible indie artists, including a special project supporting the local community in North Central Massachusetts. I’ve got music news, a bit of history, and a short year-end tip to help you prepare for the new year. As always, I’m so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see what’s ahead in 2025! Next show will be January 9!

LINKS:

TikTok asks Supreme Court to block ban

Study shows 57% of podcast listeners take action after hearing an ad

NPR Tiny Desk Contest is back in 2025!

Get your merch! Thank you for supporting the show and indie artists

MUSIC:

Various North Central Musicians - I Wish It Was Christmas Today

Various - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

Ali A and the Agency - Last Christmas

Say She She - Purple Snowflakes

Various North Central Musicians - All I Want For Christmas Is You

Coobee Coo - Coobee Coo Christmas

The Hourglass Cats w/Haley Green - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Megan and Shane - Dear Santa

Mother Mother - Cry Christmas

Various - Someday at Christmas

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All Things Dani

Time: ~52 min.

It’s Episode 41! Kicking things off with a holiday tune which is a cover of one of my favorite songs. Then we dive into music industry updates, including TikTok's legal battles. I also share some marketing tips, continuing my love/hate relationship with Spotify. Plus 9 other awesome indie tracks from LA to Tucson, South Bend to Finland and of course plenty of Boston artists too!

LINKS:

TikTok says ban will costs small business 1.3B in the first month

Supreme Court to hear arguments on broadband subsidy program

AM/FM radio outpaces streaming

GenZ and Millennials are shopping in person

Big Merch Sale! $15 tees, and free shipping!

MUSIC:

bittersweethearts - Christmas Wrapping

Keaton Auld - overdrive

Dream Prescription - Settle Down

Astral Bazaar - Fractions

Whisk - Sunk Coast Fallacy

Lynda Mandolyn - I Love How You Love Me

John Powhida - It Can't Happen Here

Girl With A Hawk - Share It All

Birds + Arrows - Animals in Motion

Gretchen Shae and the Middle Eight - Inside a Dream

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All Things Dani