The Independent Beat | Dave Stapleton
Dave StapletonThe Independent Beat is a newsletter by Dave Stapleton – musician, photographer, and founder of Edition Records - about finding smarter, more creative ways to reach people as an independent artist
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 14 | Subscribers | Read | davestapleton.substack.com |
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Latest Issues
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From Ownership to Access - What Did We Lose Along the Way?
It’s strange to look at how the music industry has evolved over the past 75 years.
Streaming in 2026
For the next few posts, I want to drill into streaming and our love / hate relationship with it. I heard a phrase recently from someone working in digital distribution: “We’ve moved from the era of consumption into engagement.” It stuck wit...
The Ripple Effect
One of the hardest things to accept as an artist is that most of the work you do doesn’t show results immediately.
Do We Still Need Record Labels?
An article caught my attention recently on Darren Hemmings’ excellent Substack, Network Notes \- well worth subscribing if you’re interested in the music industry and marketing. In his article he wrote how he heard Niamh Byrne of Eleven Man...
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Dave Stapleton is the composer, producer, and founder of Edition Records. Indie Beat is a newsletter about finding smarter, more creative ways to reach audiences as an independent artist.
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