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Sleeve is the ultimate music membership platform where dedicated fans engage, connect, and directly support the artists they love.
"It’s Not a Competition with Spotify, but a Reaction to Spotify." read todays Liner Note here: sleeve.fm/volume-31/
Volume 31
"It’s Not a Competition with Spotify, but a Reaction to Spotify."
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March 13, 2025 at 7:40 AM
"It’s Not a Competition with Spotify, but a Reaction to Spotify." read todays Liner Note here: sleeve.fm/volume-31/
This week has been one for the books. Several artists have shared their profiles publicly, and over 1,000 people have passed through the app... read more sleeve.fm/volume-30/
Volume 30
This week has been one for the books. Several artists have shared their profiles publicly, and over 1,000 people have passed through the app...
sleeve.fm
February 4, 2025 at 7:59 AM
This week has been one for the books. Several artists have shared their profiles publicly, and over 1,000 people have passed through the app... read more sleeve.fm/volume-30/
We’re happy to kick off the year by inviting you to try our beta and see what we’ve built firsthand. Dive in, explore, and let us know what you think! sleeve.fm/volume-29/
Volume 29
We’re happy to kick off the year by inviting you to try our beta and see what we’ve built firsthand. Dive in, explore, and let us know what you think!
sleeve.fm
January 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We’re happy to kick off the year by inviting you to try our beta and see what we’ve built firsthand. Dive in, explore, and let us know what you think! sleeve.fm/volume-29/
Rob Abelow has asked 35,000 music industry professionals from around the world about their perspective on the music industry right now. The three most common themes/trends were: Music has been devalued. Streaming doesn’t serve artists. Artists don’t know who their fans are.
What are your thoughts?
What are your thoughts?
December 18, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Rob Abelow has asked 35,000 music industry professionals from around the world about their perspective on the music industry right now. The three most common themes/trends were: Music has been devalued. Streaming doesn’t serve artists. Artists don’t know who their fans are.
What are your thoughts?
What are your thoughts?
“My Bum Is for Sale, My Artistic Vision Isn’t”
Indie icon Kate Nash is challenging the norms yet again. Her decision to join OnlyFans, which she describes as empowering, has sparked debates across the music industry.
sleeve.fm/volume-25/
Indie icon Kate Nash is challenging the norms yet again. Her decision to join OnlyFans, which she describes as empowering, has sparked debates across the music industry.
sleeve.fm/volume-25/
Volume 25
Inside Sleeve: Emotions in Motion
Have you ever wondered why certain stories—from books, films, or songs—stay with you long after they end? As I work with musicians on connecting with their most dedi...
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December 3, 2024 at 8:14 PM
“My Bum Is for Sale, My Artistic Vision Isn’t”
Indie icon Kate Nash is challenging the norms yet again. Her decision to join OnlyFans, which she describes as empowering, has sparked debates across the music industry.
sleeve.fm/volume-25/
Indie icon Kate Nash is challenging the norms yet again. Her decision to join OnlyFans, which she describes as empowering, has sparked debates across the music industry.
sleeve.fm/volume-25/
Substack’s success in a world of free content makes me question: could musicians have their own Substack moment? sleeve.fm/volume-24/
Volume 24
Substack’s Success in a World of Free Content
Substack has transformed how writers work, offering independence, community, and—most importantly—a paycheck, all outside the traditional media machine. ...
sleeve.fm
November 26, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Substack’s success in a world of free content makes me question: could musicians have their own Substack moment? sleeve.fm/volume-24/
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BREAKING: The Chicago Tribune has once again discovered that the New York Times has once again discovered that young people have once again discovered cassettes!!
November 3, 2024 at 5:17 PM
BREAKING: The Chicago Tribune has once again discovered that the New York Times has once again discovered that young people have once again discovered cassettes!!
“Why share something unfinished when I aim for perfection?” But what if there was a way to share those early cuts with only their closest fans—a digital version showing someone your phone? sleeve.fm/volume-22/
Volume 22
Inside Sleeve: The Pursuit of Perfect Sound
Last week, I chatted with two artists—both absolute perfectionists, the kind who’ll spend months dialing in every detail to make sure their music and visua...
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November 12, 2024 at 9:49 PM
“Why share something unfinished when I aim for perfection?” But what if there was a way to share those early cuts with only their closest fans—a digital version showing someone your phone? sleeve.fm/volume-22/
"There’s almost no better feeling than when musicians and the audience are dissolved together in the music. The way everyone starts to breathe in sync, holding their breath in the quiet moments" Read more in todays Liner Note sleeve.fm/volume-21/
Volume 21
There's still nothing like the thrill of watching artists connect behind the scenes on Sleeve.
sleeve.fm
November 5, 2024 at 9:49 PM
"There’s almost no better feeling than when musicians and the audience are dissolved together in the music. The way everyone starts to breathe in sync, holding their breath in the quiet moments" Read more in todays Liner Note sleeve.fm/volume-21/
A lot of, especially young artists, feel that either they’re being guided too much, or they’re being too rigid, missing out on opportunities. That balance is a real struggle! Read todays Liner Note sleeve.fm/volume-20/
Volume 20
Inside Sleeve - A Conversation with Christina Lüthy
Two years ago, Christina Lüthy and I connected over some heavy topics: gender biases in music studios. She was the interviewer, and I was the inter...
sleeve.fm
October 29, 2024 at 8:17 PM
A lot of, especially young artists, feel that either they’re being guided too much, or they’re being too rigid, missing out on opportunities. That balance is a real struggle! Read todays Liner Note sleeve.fm/volume-20/
We’ve hit closed beta and our first testers are helping us comb through everything!
Wanna be part of the action? 🕹️ We’ve got a few spots left for brave souls who can spare 30 minutes to help us shape our platform. DM us to snag your spot and be part of something awesome! 🙌
Wanna be part of the action? 🕹️ We’ve got a few spots left for brave souls who can spare 30 minutes to help us shape our platform. DM us to snag your spot and be part of something awesome! 🙌
October 22, 2024 at 7:19 AM
We’ve hit closed beta and our first testers are helping us comb through everything!
Wanna be part of the action? 🕹️ We’ve got a few spots left for brave souls who can spare 30 minutes to help us shape our platform. DM us to snag your spot and be part of something awesome! 🙌
Wanna be part of the action? 🕹️ We’ve got a few spots left for brave souls who can spare 30 minutes to help us shape our platform. DM us to snag your spot and be part of something awesome! 🙌
Finding Rhythm in a Fast World Okay, I’ve set a goal: writing a weekly newsletter. Why? Because something is comforting about routine, right? (Or is ...?) sleeve.fm/volume-18/
Volume 18
Finding Rhythm in a Fast World
Okay, I’ve set a goal: writing a weekly newsletter. Why? Because something is comforting about routine, right? (Or is that just me?) Every Tuesday, I want to create a l...
sleeve.fm
October 15, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Finding Rhythm in a Fast World Okay, I’ve set a goal: writing a weekly newsletter. Why? Because something is comforting about routine, right? (Or is ...?) sleeve.fm/volume-18/
Every time we talk to musicians about Sleeve, there’s always that one thing that hits home for them.... sleeve.fm/volume-17/
Volume 17
Every time we talk to musicians about Sleeve, there’s always that one thing that hits home for them.
sleeve.fm
October 8, 2024 at 5:33 AM
Every time we talk to musicians about Sleeve, there’s always that one thing that hits home for them.... sleeve.fm/volume-17/
"Same crew, every morning. At first, I thought they were all retired or sitting on trust funds, but nope. Just freelancers and mavericks looking for a place where they can see a familiar face every day." Todays Liner Note on "Third Places" sleeve.fm/volume-15/
Volume 15
...many of the listeners I meet and interview have lost their "third places."
sleeve.fm
September 24, 2024 at 7:13 AM
"Same crew, every morning. At first, I thought they were all retired or sitting on trust funds, but nope. Just freelancers and mavericks looking for a place where they can see a familiar face every day." Todays Liner Note on "Third Places" sleeve.fm/volume-15/
Honestly, this whole startup journey feels like that moment right before the drop in a song—you crave the release, but the tension? That’s where the magic is. sleeve.fm/volume-14/
Volume 14
Honestly, this whole startup journey feels like that moment right before the drop in a song—you crave the release, but the tension? That’s where the magic is.
sleeve.fm
September 17, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Honestly, this whole startup journey feels like that moment right before the drop in a song—you crave the release, but the tension? That’s where the magic is. sleeve.fm/volume-14/
“I’ve had dark moments thinking about selling my instruments and quitting. There’s already so much music out there—what’s the point of adding more? But after all these years, music is essential to who I am. Would life even make sense without it?”
sleeve.fm/volume-13/
sleeve.fm/volume-13/
Volume 13
A soggy journey had me thinking about the grit it takes to keep going as an artist. Especially those in what we call the “Creator Class”—musicians braving their own metaphorical storms every single da...
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September 10, 2024 at 8:01 AM
“I’ve had dark moments thinking about selling my instruments and quitting. There’s already so much music out there—what’s the point of adding more? But after all these years, music is essential to who I am. Would life even make sense without it?”
sleeve.fm/volume-13/
sleeve.fm/volume-13/
Remember what the internet once promised? To connect two strangers with little in common, except just enough to create something amazing together. 🌍✨ Want to be the first to know about potential future events? Read more and sign up for our newsletter Liner Notes sleeve.fm/untitled/
Volume 12
Sometimes, the best collaborations happen in the most unexpected places.
sleeve.fm
September 3, 2024 at 7:09 AM
Remember what the internet once promised? To connect two strangers with little in common, except just enough to create something amazing together. 🌍✨ Want to be the first to know about potential future events? Read more and sign up for our newsletter Liner Notes sleeve.fm/untitled/
New Liner Notes out now! Discover what deep-dive journalism and experimental music have in common as we explore the evolving landscapes of both. Read more about our journey through Nørrebro with Martin Hjorth Frederiksen! #Music #Journalism
August 27, 2024 at 8:31 AM
New Liner Notes out now! Discover what deep-dive journalism and experimental music have in common as we explore the evolving landscapes of both. Read more about our journey through Nørrebro with Martin Hjorth Frederiksen! #Music #Journalism
Hustle. What’s the deal with it? Is it something to be proud of, a necessary evil, or a wild mix?
Philip Glass was apparently a hustler, and Jaylon Ashaun.. read all about it in this weeks Liner Note sleeve.fm/volume-10/
Philip Glass was apparently a hustler, and Jaylon Ashaun.. read all about it in this weeks Liner Note sleeve.fm/volume-10/
Volume 10
Hustle. What’s the deal with it? Is it something to be proud of, a necessary evil, or a wild mix?
sleeve.fm
August 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Hustle. What’s the deal with it? Is it something to be proud of, a necessary evil, or a wild mix?
Philip Glass was apparently a hustler, and Jaylon Ashaun.. read all about it in this weeks Liner Note sleeve.fm/volume-10/
Philip Glass was apparently a hustler, and Jaylon Ashaun.. read all about it in this weeks Liner Note sleeve.fm/volume-10/
We've just been accepted into the Sound Incubator at Copenhagen's Music Conservatory! So excited!! Read more + Adele stats + a new newsletter section, The Toolbox - this time with branding tips!
sleeve.fm/volume-9/
sleeve.fm/volume-9/
Volume 9
We've just been accepted into the Sound Incubator at Copenhagen's Music Conservatory!
sleeve.fm
August 13, 2024 at 7:26 AM
We've just been accepted into the Sound Incubator at Copenhagen's Music Conservatory! So excited!! Read more + Adele stats + a new newsletter section, The Toolbox - this time with branding tips!
sleeve.fm/volume-9/
sleeve.fm/volume-9/
It's been a week since I started my little experiment of listening to just six artists. No shuffling, just careful listening into a select few. Pretty eye-opening sleeve.fm/volume-8/
Volume 8
It's been a week since I started my little experiment of listening to just six artists. No playlists, no shuffling, just careful listening into a select few. And you know what? It's pretty eye-opening...
sleeve.fm
August 6, 2024 at 12:19 PM
It's been a week since I started my little experiment of listening to just six artists. No shuffling, just careful listening into a select few. Pretty eye-opening sleeve.fm/volume-8/
We're taking on a #MusicChoiceChallenge limiting ourself to only listen to 6 bands or artists for all of August. Read why and see what online dating has to teach us about listening. Todays Liner Note out now!
sleeve.fm/volume-7/
sleeve.fm/volume-7/
Volume 7
Inside Sleeve: Summer Vibes and Beta Beats
Hey music lovers! While you're out there catching rays, we're catching bugs (the software kind, not the creepy-crawly ones). That's right, while most folks ...
sleeve.fm
July 30, 2024 at 11:53 AM
We're taking on a #MusicChoiceChallenge limiting ourself to only listen to 6 bands or artists for all of August. Read why and see what online dating has to teach us about listening. Todays Liner Note out now!
sleeve.fm/volume-7/
sleeve.fm/volume-7/
Forget the stream chase. Focus on your true fans. Inside: Kevin Kelly’s “1,000 True Fans” wisdom, Caroline Polachek’s vibes, and our 100-subscriber milestone! Join us in building an artist-first music community. 💫 #MusicBiz #TrueFans #ArtistFirst
📰 Read more: sleeve.fm/volume-6/
📰 Read more: sleeve.fm/volume-6/
Volume 6
Forget chasing endless streams or playlist spots that might not turn into loyal fans. There’s a better way: focus on your true supporters.
sleeve.fm
July 23, 2024 at 6:40 AM
Forget the stream chase. Focus on your true fans. Inside: Kevin Kelly’s “1,000 True Fans” wisdom, Caroline Polachek’s vibes, and our 100-subscriber milestone! Join us in building an artist-first music community. 💫 #MusicBiz #TrueFans #ArtistFirst
📰 Read more: sleeve.fm/volume-6/
📰 Read more: sleeve.fm/volume-6/
🎵 “People don’t love music as they used to.” 🎵
A bold statement from Ted Gioia, but there’s a lot more to it. Read today’s newsletter to discover a conversation with a killer analysis of the current state of the music biz 🌞
A bold statement from Ted Gioia, but there’s a lot more to it. Read today’s newsletter to discover a conversation with a killer analysis of the current state of the music biz 🌞
July 16, 2024 at 7:14 AM
🎵 “People don’t love music as they used to.” 🎵
A bold statement from Ted Gioia, but there’s a lot more to it. Read today’s newsletter to discover a conversation with a killer analysis of the current state of the music biz 🌞
A bold statement from Ted Gioia, but there’s a lot more to it. Read today’s newsletter to discover a conversation with a killer analysis of the current state of the music biz 🌞
Imagine this... and let your notebook travel.
Todays Liner Notes fresh from tab www.sleeve.fm/volume-4/
Todays Liner Notes fresh from tab www.sleeve.fm/volume-4/
July 9, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Imagine this... and let your notebook travel.
Todays Liner Notes fresh from tab www.sleeve.fm/volume-4/
Todays Liner Notes fresh from tab www.sleeve.fm/volume-4/