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Bringing Indie Music Bus back around meaningful songs, human listening, and the stories behind the music. Curator of Of Absolute Importance. Artists first. No pay-for-play. indiemusicbus.com open.spotify.com/user/clubk

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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Even the little things can sometimes make a difference! Choose your theme color in the upper right.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
If you're a music fan who would love to run your own Virtual Record Label, I just release my Live Beta. Have a look and become one of the first curators! indiemusicbus.com/ethereal-lab...
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Mike Kraus Art @mikekraus.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🌊🍁 Lake Ontario: A Beautiful Connection 🍁🌊 🌊🍁 On the Shore of Lake Ontario 🍁🌊 FRAMED: mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/4563... PRINT: mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/4563... DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/7550... #Canada #America #GreatLakes #seascape #Canadian #Truth #Epstein #blue
Landscape painting titled 'On the Shore of Lake Ontario' by Mike Kraus. The composition is divided between water and sky. The bottom third features Lake Ontario's shoreline with choppy, dynamic waves rendered in multiple shades of blue and green, showing the water's movement and texture as waves churn against the shore. The top two-thirds of the painting is dominated by large, billowing clouds in varying whites and grays against a sky.

This artwork celebrates Lake Ontario as a shared horizon between Canada and America. The painting conveys themes of natural beauty that transcends borders, unity across geography, and belonging without the loss of individual identity. The turbulent water represents the living, dynamic nature of this Great Lake that connects two nations and welcomes everyone—New Yorkers, Canadians, visitors, boaters, swimmers, dreamers, and anyone seeking a quiet place to breathe.

The work reflects on how certain places shape who we are and what we aspire to become. Lake Ontario represents slower moments, time outside, beautiful views at the end of ordinary days, places where family gathers and friendships deepen, and memories of who we were before life became busy. The painting suggests that Canadians and Americans are stronger together, united by shared appreciation for natural beauty and common landscape.

Created by lifelong artist Mike Kraus, this museum-quality artwork is available as a framed print, poster print, and digital download. The artist's philosophy centers on how color, movement, and curiosity can quietly change how a space and a day feel.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Hi all! Just checking in. I’ve been a little quiet here because I’m building a few things behind the scenes right now. More soon. 🚌🎶
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Silhouette Cities @silhouettecities.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Shoutout to @indiemusicbus.bsky.social for including Solid Ground on this playlist! It's got something for everyone, with music from indie artists spanning tons of genres: Latin soul, pop, metal, alternative rock, R&B, and country just for starters. Press play & let it be your soundtrack for the day
Silhouette Cities 'Solid Ground' featured on the Indie Music Monday Spotify playlist
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
RIP Bluesky - Find me on Threads and Substack.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
So this platform is for politics and those already famous. Threads and TikTok are the only places anything is happening.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Originality is not being unlike everyone else. It is being unmistakably yourself.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Graphic titled ‘Building an Audience Without Touring,’ showing five ways artists can grow around their music: discovery, connection, contact, support, and learning. The goal is to leave enough time for the next song.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
If you like the song I made for my wife, please give it a vote. I’d really appreciate it. Thank you! distrokid.com/spotlight/cl...
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DistroKid Playlist Spotlight
Vote now to get ClubKnowledge into a DistroKid playlist
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Hi! Thanks for the follow @ldstewartauthor.bsky.social
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The better question is: What did the people behind the music create, write, compose, perform, direct, edit, decide and mean? That is the conversation I want this article to start. What would you want to see in the credits of an AI-assisted song? indiemusicbus.substack.com/p/ai-music-n...
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AI Music Needs a Better Question Than “Was AI Used?”
A yes-or-no label hides too much of the human work behind a recording.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Are you on Substack? Let's connect! I offer only Free subscriptions. indiemusicbus.substack.com
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Indie Music Bus | Substack
I created Indie Music Bus to discover, support, and share independent music with substance. My focus is on the stories behind the songs, especially music that artists needed to document, process, reme...
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
AI may take some work away from musicians. It may also create a new kind of customer: people who can build a song idea but still need singers, players, arrangers and producers to make it real. I explored that possibility here: indiemusicbus.com/ai-music-cre...
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
AI Could Make Musicianship More Valuable indiemusicbus.substack.com/p/ai-could-m...
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AI Could Make Musicianship More Valuable
As generated recordings become abundant, the years of skill inside a musician may become easier to recognize as something scarce.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I read somewhere that this is the discussion platform - but is that really true?
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Do You Accept Music From Independent Artists? indiemusicbus.substack.com/p/do-you-acc...
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Do You Accept Music From Independent Artists?
Indie Music Bus is now accepting directory listings from radio stations, radio programs, music blogs, reviewers, publications, and playlist curators.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
If you are part of an indie radio team, music blogger, playlist curator. My FREE to list and use directory is ready to accept your info! indiemusicbus.com/list-your-mu...
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I Wrote the Song. AI Made the Music. Where do you draw the line? I know how to write songs, I just can't put music to them. indiemusicbus.substack.com/p/i-wrote-th...
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I Wrote the Song. AI Made the Music. What Is It?
I’m considering a carefully curated AI music playlist for Indie Music Bus, but first I want to know where people draw the line.
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Indie Music Monday @indiemusicmonday.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
“Celandine” by @jjlovegrove.bsky.social unfolds slowly and beautifully, with piano, brass, strings and drums shaping an intimate, literary song. Its patience is earned, and every instrument gives the vocal room to breathe. #BandcampFriday indiemusicbus.com/artist-suppo...
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florgoth @florgoth.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
#JustListened (again) I was just checking if @jjlovegrove.bsky.social still has released one of the most painfully heartbreaking, but incredibly gorgeous albums of this year. She sure has! Highest recommendation! jjlovegrove.bandcamp.com/album/histor...
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History Is The Struggle Of Becoming, by JJ Lovegrove
12 track album
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Many independent artists are building streaming-first careers rather than touring. This new guide covers release planning, royalties, playlist pitching, real listener growth, direct fan relationships, and building a sustainable catalog. Read here: indiemusicbus.com/modern-indep...
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I’ve been working behind the scenes on several new Indie Music Bus resources, including a public directory of music submission opportunities and a Bandcamp Plugin support system that connects reading about music, listening to it, and directly supporting the artist. open.substack.com/pub/indiemus...
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Behind the Scenes of What I’m Building
Building better ways to discover music, support artists, and share real opportunities.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
What kind of concert experience do you prefer? An outdoor show on a warm evening, or an indoor venue where the sound and atmosphere are more controlled? A small room where you are close to the artist, or a large venue with the full production? What works best for you, and why?
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Musicians deserve to know what may happen to their work after they upload it. I followed the court filings, platform terms and AI-training controls. What I found was broader than I expected. open.substack.com/pub/indiemus... #MusicRights #AIAndMusic #IndieArtists
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
One of the biggest advantages musicians and songwriters have is the ability to connect with people in a way most of us cannot. If I could write a song, I’d want the lyrics to speak directly to the crowd and make them part of the experience. Have you written one like that?
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Jill Govan’s “GALAXY” is smooth, relaxed, and carried by the small vocal cadence changes that became the hooks for me. I also wrote about the steady groove, familiar outer-space imagery, and the keyboard and guitar that help bring it together. Read the review: indiemusicbus.com/jill-govan-g...
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Another day I awake after surviving cancer is a blessing. Music helped me through it all.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The Bus Is Moving Again. Here Is What We Have Built open.substack.com/pub/indiemus...
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The Bus Is Moving Again. Here Is What We Have Built
When I decided to bring Indie Music Bus back, I knew one thing. I was not going to put the old website back online and act like nothing had changed.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I am building a public and free to use directory of indie radio stations, music bloggers and curators. Anyone interested in appearing on it when it’s ready?
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Indie Music Monday @indiemusicmonday.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
So Much Talent, and No Room Left to Think open.substack.com/pub/indiemus...
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So Much Talent, and No Room Left to Think
When good submissions keep arriving, stepping away can feel unfair. Sometimes it is the only way to return with enough attention to do them justice.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
It's National Girlfriends Day! Have a song for the playist? open.spotify.com/playlist/3Wk...
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❤️‍🔥 National Girlfriends Day Songs ❤️‍🔥 Aug 1
Playlist · Indie Music Bus · 12 items · 37 saves
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I am building a public and free to use directory of indie radio stations, music bloggers and curators. Anyone interested in appearing on it when it’s ready?
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Lars Gotrich @totalvibration.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
#NewMusicFriday 🧵 sachi's mirror, 'Talking in a Different Way' Quiet electronic-pop songs that billow and bloom, like flowers from fog. Julia Holter's stately songwriting and Grouper's heavy atmosphere come to mind. @ctatsu.bsky.social ctatsu.bandcamp.com/album/talkin...
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Talking in a Different Way, by sachi's mirror
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Open Interview: If your life had unfolded under completely different circumstances, do you think you still would have found your passion for music, or might it have taken longer?
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Alexandra Kay Had Already Built the Career When the Major Label Arrived open.substack.com/pub/indiemus...
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Alexandra Kay Had Already Built the Career When the Major Label Arrived
By Walter Hargrave
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Going a completely different route for images on my future publications instead of AI made ones. Using Affinity Designer Templates
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Are you a laser-focused creator? For me it's sometimes but more often I do many things at once.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I am a full stack software developer in the real estate industry by trade. During my free time, I build things to support independent music. I am really tired most of the time but it makes me happy to support independent music in this and other ways. More soon!
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I am turning over a new leaf. Going forward, I plan to spend A LOT more time working with @bandcamp.com artists and the music there, while moving away from Spotify. I can't tell you much about it yet but a clue is it works with #WordPress .
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
If you're on #YouTube - Please read this! I did a lot of research for you and have the receipts! Did YouTube's Fine Print License Your Music to AI? indiemusicbus.substack.com/p/did-youtub...
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Did YouTube’s Fine Print License Your Music to AI?
Google says artists already granted permission. Musicians disagree. Here is what you can still turn off, preserve and challenge.
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fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I work for a major record label and am also a part time musician. I release all of my own music independently because there is literally no value in signing a record deal for any artist.
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
There are so many things working against music creators today. It is harder to stand out, protect your work and get heard. But meaningful songs still find people, and the music community can help them travel farther. We can listen, share, support and remind artists their work matters. I WILL!
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Think you created my next favorite song? Convince me. Reply with one song link and tell me why I need to hear it. Conversation opens the door. The music earns its place. 🎧 open.spotify.com/playlist/7iu...
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Indie Music Bus - Walter's Favorites
Playlist · Indie Music Bus
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Musicians deserve to know what may happen to their work after they upload it. I followed the court filings, platform terms and AI-training controls. What I found was broader than I expected. open.substack.com/pub/indiemus... #MusicRights #AIAndMusic #IndieArtists
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IndieMusicBus @indiemusicbus.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Okay then, I’m looking for the artist or band to feature in the first Indie Music Bus article since my return. Could it be you? If you have a song and a story worth sharing, I want to hear them.
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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Today, we're excited to discuss a recently formed English group that’s about to make some noise beyond the pond: The Certs. Read on to find out Alex highly recommends giving the band a listen, especially their latest single "Luna". scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky
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I Heart Noise @iheartnoise.bandcamp.com · 26/07/2026
200 plays away from monthly 2k! So click a like and you might get a code for one of IHN releases iheartnoise.bandcamp.com
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Spinning Frog on Vinyl
ALT: Spinning Frog on Vinyl
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