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FiXT Academy Industry Panel Event: The State Of Music Production For Independent Artists & Labels

October 29, 2025, 5 – 6:30 PM EST

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Register at https://mailchi.mp/cc333a99d722/october-industrypanel

FiXT Academy presents an exclusive Industry Panel event: The State of Music Production for Independent Artists & Labels.

Our panel will be held with special guests James Shotwell (Country Minute), Andrew Southworth Join us as we bring together producers, engineers, and label professionals from across the independent music landscape to discuss how production has evolved and where it’s heading next. From the rise of home studios and AI-assisted tools to maintaining creativity and authenticity in a digital-first era, this conversation will give artists, managers, and labels real-world insight into the tools, workflows, and mindset shaping today’s music creation process.

Our panel will be held with special guests Joel Wanasek (Nail The Mix), Eric Emery (Emery Recording Studios), and Nico LaRocca (Thriller Records & InVogue Records) representing diverse expertise across production, technology, and artist development. Together they’ll unpack how independents can level up their sound, collaborate effectively, and compete with major-label standards without losing creative control.

If you’re serious about making your music stand out in an ever-changing industry, this event is for you. Expect candid advice, actionable tips, and a grounded look at what it takes to produce, release, and sustain high-quality music in 2025 and beyond.

What to Expect:

Our panelists will discuss…

• The songwriting-to-recording workflow for modern artists
• Working effectively with producers, engineers, and mixers
• How production quality impacts perception, opportunity, and reach
• Budgeting for professional vs. home production
• Finding your balance between creative authenticity and technical polish

Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 5-6:30PM EST
Location: Live on Zoom (Free with email registration)

Don’t Miss Out – Register Now for FREE Industry Panel Access!

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FiXT Academy Industry Panel Event: 2026 Opportunities & Challenges For Independent Artists & Labels

September 25, 2025, 5 – 6:30 PM EST

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Register at https://mailchi.mp/85d357223678/september-industrypanel

FiXT Academy presents an exclusive Industry Panel event on September 25th, 2025: 2026 Opportunities & Challenges for Independent Artists & Labels. Join us as we bring together respected experts from across different musical ecosystems to provide artists, managers, and indie labels insights of where the industry is headed. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your career, this conversation will give you practical strategies and a forward thinking perspective that is essential in navigating the industry with confidence.

Our panel will be held with special guests James Shotwell (Country Minute), Andrew Southworth (Southworth Media), Miss Krystle (Top Music Attorney, Delgado Entertainment Law), and James Rhodes (FiXT). Together they will discuss everything between breaking into the industry and building an audience, to navigating legal pitfalls, marketing on a budget, and preparing for a rapidly evolving future shaped by technology, global markets, and shifting fan expectations.

If you’re serious about taking your music career to the next level, this event is for you. Expect candid advice, actionable tips, and a healthy dose of reality about what it takes to succeed in today’s industry, and what’s coming in 2026.

What to Expect:

Our panelists will discuss…

• Breaking In & Building an Audience
• Marketing & Visibility
• Industry Access & Connections
• Money & Sustainability
• The Future of Music

Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 5-6:30PM EST
Location: Live on Zoom (Free with email registration)

Don’t Miss Out – Register Now for FREE Industry Panel Access!

FiXT Academy’s membership tiers offer a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as FiXT Academy membership offers a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as monthly FiXT Academy’s membership tiers offer a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as monthly programming of live webinars, workshops and member-only calls and newsletters each month, along with interactive Q&A opportunities and community interaction in a private Discord server. Join now and get your first month FREE at https://fixtacademy.com.

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FiXT New Noise: CANTERVICE – A Glimpse into the Machine; The Journey So Far

CANTERVICE is more than a musical project; it’s a transmission from within a broken machine, where themes of dystopia, resistance, and identity pulse through each release. Known for blending cinematic atmosphere with industrial edge, CANTERVICE has steadily carved a path not just through the sonic landscape, but through the narrative of a future in disarray…

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FiXT New Noise: CANTERVICE – A Glimpse into the Machine; The Journey So Far

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FiXT Labs: Alex Smolyaninov – From Fan to FiXT Distribution Manager

Today we’re hanging out with FiXT Distribution Manager Alex Smolyaninov. He’s the guy making sure every FiXT release, from the heaviest drop to the chillest vibe, lands perfectly in your playlist right on time…

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FiXT Labs: Alex Smolyaninov – From Fan to FiXT Distribution Manager

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FiXT New Noise: Toronto Is Broken on Music and Milestones

Known for his high-octane fusion of drum & bass, rock, and cinematic intensity, Toronto Is Broken (aka Christian Hoffmann) has carved a name for himself in the electronic scene with his emotionally raw production and genre-blending remixes. From remixing legendary artists like Celldweller, running his own label YANA, to surviving near-mechanical disaster on tour (don’t worry, the car made it… barely), Hoffmann has plenty of stories to share…

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FiXT New Noise: Toronto Is Broken on Music and Milestones

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FiXT Academy Panel Event: 2026 Opportunities & Challenges For Independent Artists & Labels

Claim Your FREE Spot for the Industry Panel Event. 
Register at https://mailchi.mp/af85cb55d9ea/industrypanel

This session is designed for artists feeling disconnected from their work, navigating management FiXT Academy presents an exclusive Industry Panel event on August 27th, 2025: 2026 Opportunities & Challenges for Independent Artists & Labels with special guests Conor Systrom (Monstercat), Ian Harrison (Hopeless Records), Randall Foster (Symphonic Distribution), Dustin Boyer (Industry Plant Music), and Kurtis Redden (FIXT). 

As we quickly head towards 2026, the music industry continues to shift beneath our feet. For independent artists and labels, understanding these changes, and the opportunities and challenges that come with them is essential.

FiXT Academy is bringing together key industry voices across streaming, distribution, marketing, label management, and artist development for a candid discussion on how independents can thrive in the year ahead. From navigating platform strategies to redefining artist success in a post-algorithm world, this panel will offer real-world insights to help you sharpen your strategy and stay ahead of the curve.

What to Expect:
Our panelists will discuss…

• Emerging trends in streaming and radio
• Pros & cons of AI within the music industry
• Strategies for artist development and audience building
• The evolving role of distribution platforms
• Industry Consolidation
• Global Opportunities / Emerging Markets

Don’t Miss Out – Register Now for FREE Industry Panel Access!

FiXT Academy’s membership tiers offer a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as FiXT Academy membership offers a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as monthly FiXT Academy’s membership tiers offer a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as monthly programming of live webinars, workshops and member-only calls and newsletters each month, along with interactive Q&A opportunities and community interaction in a private Discord server. Join now and get your first month FREE at https://fixtacademy.com.

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FiXT Labs: Tools, Not Replacements: Navigating AI in the Music Industry

The music industry is going through another paradigm shift. We’ve seen these types of seismic changes before, and each opens up a new era of possibilities, with some thriving and others fading away. From tape machines to digital audio workstations in the ’80s and ’90s, to the transition from CDs to MP3s in the early 2000s, and from ownership to access through streaming platforms — each era has redefined how we create, distribute, and consume music. More recently, we’ve seen the power of algorithms replacing traditional gatekeepers, with discovery driven by Spotify’s Discover Weekly, TikTok’s For You Page, and YouTube recommendations…

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FiXT Labs: Tools, Not Replacements: Navigating AI in the Music Industry

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FiXT Academy Workshop Hisham Dahud (RIŻIK) The Artist Within: (Re)connect With Creative Purpose to Rise Above The Noise

FiXT Academy is proud to present Hisham Dahud (RIŻIK) on July 23, 2025, at 7PM ET for a powerful and perspective-shifting live workshop: “The Artist Within: (Re)Connect With Creative Purpose To Rise Above The Noise.” Join the live workshop on Zoom for FREE by joining the FiXT Academy e-mail list through this sign-up form.

This session is designed for artists feeling disconnected from their work, navigating management relationships, or simply seeking to reclaim creative control. Whether you’re self-managed or working with a team, this is your invitation to realign with your purpose and rise above the noise of today’s algorithm-driven industry.

Through the lens of his experience as both a music strategist and artist, Hisham will explore the three pillars of creative reconnection—Reflective Research, Creative Ownership, and Showing Your Work—and challenge you to make work that’s bold, human, and unmistakably yours.

“This isn’t about getting more plays—it’s about returning to your creative core and recognizing your potential to shape the future of our industry.” — Hisham Dahud (RIŻIK)

With two decades of expertise, Hisham has guided artists in defining their identities and building ecosystems around their work, while also advising music tech companies, labels, and brands on identity-driven growth. As Head of Marketing for Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL), he helped grow a YouTube presence from zero to over 250K subscribers and led global campaigns for scores like Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Godzilla vs. Kong, and Sonic the Hedgehog.

Whether launching platforms, crafting content initiatives, or mentoring the next generation of creatives, Hisham brings a holistic, human-first approach to growth and storytelling in today’s music industry.

Anyone can join the Live Workshop on Zoom for FREE by joining the FiXT Academy e-mail list through this sign-up form.

FiXT Academy’s membership tiers offer a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as FiXT Academy membership offers a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as monthly programming of live webinars, workshops and newsletters each month, along with interactive Q&A opportunities and community interaction in a private Discord server. Join now and get your first month FREE at https://fixtacademy.com.

Join FiXT Academy to attend this workshop, learn more here:
https://fixtacademy.com/

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