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
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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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.
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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
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.
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We sat down with ENMY to talk about music, mayhem, and the moments that define who they are, and to once and for all determine: who in the band is most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse… and who’s getting eaten first…
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FiXT New Noise: ENMY – Music, Mayhem & Who Survives The Zombie Apocalypse & Who Gets Eaten First?
FiXT Academy is thrilled to welcome James Guttman, better known as HIGHSOCIETY to our July Black Box Session on July 9th at 7PM ET.
HIGHSOCIETY, the project of San Diego-based producer James Guttman, is known for pushing boundaries with his hybrid “DATAMOSH” sound—a high-energy fusion of hard rock, metal, and electronic dance music. James will be sharing stories and insights behind the making of his debut, full-length album under the same name (DATAMOSH), which featured collaborations such as Escape The Fate, Daedric, Micah Martin, ENMY, Young Medicine, The Anix, and Becko. Attendees will get to hear select tracks from the album as well as early demo versions of the songs and participate in an interactive discussion about the production and creation of the tracks/album.
With major collaborations and remixes in his career, including AWOLNATION and Steve Aoki, to Celldweller, Attack! Attack!, Escape The Fate and Dead Rabbits, to sold-out live shows sharing the stage with Sullivan King, Steve Aoki, Knife Party, Modestep, and Kill The Noise, and releases generating 75 million streams through labels including FiXT, Red Bull Records, Universal Records, Lowly, Play Me, and Dim Mak, this session is your chance to for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience with none other than HIGHSOCIETY himself.
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FiXT Academy is excited to announce Nicholas Mishko, on July 7, 2025 at 6PM ET, for an exclusive webinar you definitely don’t want to miss: “The Real Work Of Artist Management: What They Don’t Teach You.” This is targeted at artists interested in working with management or those who may want to re-evaluate their current management.
Anyone can join the Live Webinar on Zoom for FREE by joining the FiXT Academy e-mail list through this sign-up form.
“I’m excited to talk about my career, the past and future of the music business,” says Mishko. “If my webinar helps at least one artist, I feel that it’s a win.” – Nicholas Mishko
Nicholas Mishko currently works with artists including Young Medicine, Essenger, Bryan Andrews, Cmagic5, and is the brand manager for the @CountryMinute Channel (#1 Source for Country), and the brand manager for the @jesealee Channel (Rock & Metal Recommendations).
Since launching his career with an internship at Rock Ridge Music in 2008, supporting artists like Reel Big Fish and Sister Hazel, Mishko has carved out an impressive path in artist management. From his formative years at the legendary ABKCO Music and Records, Inc., where he worked with catalogs from icons like The Rolling Stones and Sam Cooke, to founding 10 and 8 Management in 2012, Mishko has continually demonstrated his ability to adapt, lead, and elevate the artists he works with.
Through this live webinar, Mishko will reflect on pivotal career moments and also share insights into record deals, royalties, licensing, and what it takes to build lasting artist careers in today’s shifting music landscape. The webinar is open to emerging artists, industry hopefuls, and music professionals looking to learn from one of the most approachable and results-driven minds in the business. Attendees will walk away with valuable, actionable advice rooted in real-world experience. Don’t miss this chance to gain rare insights from a manager whose roster has graced stages like Vans Warped Tour, The NAMM Show, and Inkcarceration, and whose philosophy remains simple: “If you’re the easiest to work with and you can deliver results, you’re going to get picked every time.”
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.
Join FiXT Academy to attend The Black Box Sessions, learn more here:
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