MLMN

A practical guide from MLMN

Use the checklist

Follow an independent musician's releases

Artist updates can point to recordings, live performances and works in progress. A listening notebook helps you keep track of what you enjoyed without confusing a preview with a finished release.

Checklist

  1. Record the track or project title, artist credit and where you encountered it. Add one observation about the arrangement, lyrics or performance rather than simply rating it.

  2. For a live date, verify the venue, time and ticket conditions through current direct information. Check whether the event is a full performance, a shared bill or another kind of appearance.

  3. If sharing a discovery, link or describe it in your own words and respect the creator's rights. Avoid reposting recordings or artwork without permission.

Questions and answers

How can I compare a recording with a live performance?

Choose one musical feature to follow, such as phrasing or instrumentation, and note how it changes. Keep your impressions personal. A different arrangement can be part of the performance rather than an error or evidence about the artist's future plans.