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The Pack Music Coop

@thepackmusic.bsky.social

Punk built its own venues. Hip-hop built its own labels. Grunge built its own scene.

Let's build our own streaming service. The rebel move is to show dafuq up. 🤘

🔗 packmusic.au/join-the-pack

#IndieMusic #MusicRevolution #ArtistOwned #ThePackMusic #PunkEthic

September 4, 2026 at 9:01 AM

Woof & Moo 🐺🐮

@woofnmoo.bsky.social

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Brand new design out! Wild And Free Series! - Available in 7 variant designs on black shirts , colors coming soon!

www.etsy.com/listing/4556...

#WolfArt #WolfDesign #WildAndFree #OutdoorApparel #MountainLife #FurryFashion #GraphicTee #SmallBusiness #DisabledArtists #ArtistOwned #WoofnMoo

Wild and Free Wolf Mountain Wilderness Collection T-shirts [blackout Series] - Etsy

This Gender-Neutral Adult T-shirts item is sold by WoofnMoo. Ships from Hialeah, FL. Listed on Aug 15, 2026

www.etsy.com

August 16, 2026 at 3:09 AM

The Pack Music Coop

@thepackmusic.bsky.social

Spotify pays fractions of a cent per stream, prioritises major labels, and the CEO funds military drones. And yet musos defend them because they feel they have no choice.

You don't have to choose between reach and ethics.

#EthicalStreaming #ArtistOwned #ThePackMusic #IndieArtist

July 31, 2026 at 9:01 AM

Lumlux Art

@lumluxart.bsky.social

True Til Death launched on July 21 as an employee-owned artist services company, with artists including Dopplereffekt, Skee Mask, Kode9 and DJ Stingray 313 as shareholders. A different model for electronic music careers. #ArtistOwned #ElectronicMusic #MusicIndustry

July 28, 2026 at 5:18 AM

SXR Music Group

@subexile.bsky.social

We’re joining subvert & onchainmusic !

▶︎ Read more: subexile.music/news 🌐

@subvert.fm @onchainmusic.bsky.social #MusicRevolution #Web3Music #ArtistOwned #MusicCooperative #MusicDistribution #IndependentMusic #FutureOfMusic #BlockchainMusic #MusicTech #SupportArtists @musicbiznetwork.bsky.social

July 18, 2026 at 9:38 AM

SXR Music Group

@subexile.bsky.social

We’re live on www.subvert.fm/todd-karen!
Kicking off with Todd & Karen’s debut ‘singles’ album, and more artists music coming soon. Join the co-op revolution.

#SubvertFM #ToddAndKaren #Singles #IndieMusic #ArtistOwned #Bluesky #MusicCoop #NewMusic @subvert.fm @toddkarenmusic.bsky.social

Subvert - The Collectively Owned Music Marketplace

Subvert.fm

July 16, 2026 at 4:48 PM

Phasenmensch

@phasenmensch.bsky.social

Phasenmensch recently joined @subvert.fm an artist-owned, cooperative online music marketplace. Link in bio! #subvertfm #music #artistowned

www.subvert.fm/phasenmensch

June 9, 2026 at 6:17 AM

flakebelly

@flakebelly.bsky.social

Join us!

Socialised music platform ownership? Fuck yes!

www.subvert.fm/flakebelly

#independentmusic #artistowned #musiccommunity #diymusic #subvert

May 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM

Byztopia

@byztopia.bsky.social

Discover sensory-friendly apparel for neurodivergent & LGBTQ+ humans from The BirdHive!

byztopia.com/directory/the-birdhive/

#neurodivergent #lgbtq #sensoryclothing #sensoryfriendly #artistowned

May 11, 2026 at 2:20 AM

NBDG MUSIC GROUP LLC

@nbdgmusicgroup.bsky.social

I am a fully independent powerhouse — every move I make protects my ownership, grows my catalog, and pushes the NBDG legacy forward. 💪🎵 soundcloud.com/nbdgmusicgroup
#NBDG #NBDGMusicGroup #RecordLabel #IndieLabel #IndependentLabel #ArtistOwned #LabelOwner #CEOLife #BlackOwned

March 20, 2026 at 1:35 AM

The Official Lovesick Lobotomy

@lovesicklobotomy.bsky.social

Introducing Lobotomy Stickers! Dark, tender little pieces of art ready to live on your laptop, sketchbook, mirror, or wherever they belong.
Skulls. Hearts. Brains.
www.redbubble.com/people/lobot...
#LobotomyStickers #DarkArt #EmoAesthetic #GothicArt #StickerDrop #ArtistOwned #LovesickLobotomy

February 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM

PaintThatSheep

@paintthatsheep.bsky.social

If your walls are feeling a little… empty.
I might have a solution.
#ArtForSale #ArtPrints #WallArt
#HomeDecor #DigitalArt #IndieArtist #SmallArtist
#ArtistOwned #InteriorVibes
#RoomAesthetic

January 14, 2026 at 9:40 PM

flatlandtees.bsky.social

@flatlandtees.bsky.social

www.flatlandtees.com/view/5792/i-... #IndieBrand
#SmallBusiness
#CreatorEconomy
#ArtistOwned
#DesignCommunity #Apparel
#Fashion
#IndieFashion
#AltFashion
#CasualWear
#TShirt
#TShirtDesign
#GraphicTee
#PrintedTees
#Streetwear

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December 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM

The Pack Music Coop

@thepackmusic.bsky.social

The music industry has convinced you that streaming should be free.

Meanwhile, execs get rich while artists drive Uber between gigs.

The Pack flips the script. No billionaire interference. For artists. Forever.

LINK IN BIO

#Streaming #ThePack #SupportMusicians #ArtistOwned #MusicMatters

December 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM

PmCwhenever

@pmcwhenever.bsky.social

A compelling alternative to Bandcamp launches before years end (currently in member testing)
#bandcamp #co-op #artistowned
#music

drive.google.com/file/d/18IuI...

Plan for the Artist-Owned Internet 2nd Edition.pdf

drive.google.com

November 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM

Hypefresh For HipHop

@hiphopultimate.bsky.social

Rod Wave built a $14M merch empire by retaining full ownership of his brand. This direct-to-fan strategy, fueled by his emotional music, proves the immense power of artist independence.

#RodWave #MusicBiz #Merch #ArtistOwned

🔗 Learn more inside – www.hypefresh.com/rod-waves-me...

October 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Cozy Cat Creations

@cozycatcreations.bsky.social

soft gamer vibes + cozy internet energy 🕹️💖
at Cozy Cat Creations, everything we make is for the homebody dreamers, late-night laughers, and folks who turn anxiety into art.
thanks for being here 💫
shop small → cozycatcreations.etsy.com
#cozyaesthetic #artistowned #smallshoplove

August 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Cozy Cat Creations

@cozycatcreations.bsky.social

soft gamer vibes + cozy internet energy 🕹️💖
at Cozy Cat Creations, everything we make is for the homebody dreamers, late-night laughers, and folks who turn anxiety into art.
thanks for being here 💫
shop small → cozycatcreations.etsy.com
#cozyaesthetic #artistowned #smallshoplove

August 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The Indie Music Company 🎸

@indiemusiccompany.bsky.social

🎸 Real music. Real artists. Real pay.

No labels. No middlemen. No BS.
Just 100% original content where artists keep 100% of the profits.

👉 Join the movement. Subscribe now:
www.TheIndieMusicApp.com 🤘💯

#TheIndieMusicApp #IndieStreaming #SupportArtists #MusicRevolution #ArtistOwned #NewMusicAlert

The Indie Music Company

100% Exclusive & Original Music. 100% Profits Go Straight to the Artists!

www.TheIndieMusicApp.com

July 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM

The Reign Of Ra … 👑

@thereignofra.bsky.social

🎸 Real music. Real artists. Real pay.

No labels. No middlemen. No BS.
Just 100% original content where artists keep 100% of the profits.

👉 Join the movement. Subscribe now:
www.TheIndieMusicApp.com 🤘💯

#TheIndieMusicApp #IndieStreaming #SupportArtists #MusicRevolution #ArtistOwned #NewMusicAlert