Death By Lipstick

06/17/2026

Explore the dynamic world of Death By Lipstick Productions! Our website is your gateway to empowering artist development and innovative music production services, tailored for multi-passionate women in the music industry. Discover the resources, creative guidance, and intentional support designed to elevate your artistry and amplify your voice. Visit us today and take the next step in your musical journey.

06/17/2026

Every artist has a unique story waiting to be told. At Death By Lipstick Productions, we're dedicated to helping multi-passionate women in the music industry bring their authentic voices to life. Our website is your resource for artist development and music production services designed to empower your creative journey. Discover the support and tools to shape your musical narrative and amplify your artistry. Visit your website today and start writing your next chapter.

06/16/2026

I've noticed something.

Most people don't need another strategy.

They need a decision.

The website isn't the problem.

The logo isn't the problem.

The algorithm isn't the problem.

The real question is:

What decision have you been avoiding?

Because clarity usually shows up after the decision.

Not before it.

What's one decision you've been putting off?

06/16/2026

Discover the empowering world of Death By Lipstick Productions. Our website offers a gateway to innovative artist development and music production services, designed to uplift multi-passionate women in the music industry. Find the resources, intentional guidance, and creative support to elevate your artistry and shape your musical future. Visit today and take the next step in your journey.

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

You know what's weird?

Most people don't quit because they fail.

They quit because they get tired of not seeing results.

There's a difference.

I've seen talented artists quit.

Good businesses close.

Dreams get put on shelves.

Not because they weren't good enough.

Because they couldn't see the progress that was happening underneath the surface.

We celebrate visible growth.

The new client.

The sold-out show.

The big opportunity.

The viral post.

But some of the most important growth happens long before anybody else can see it.

The hard conversation.

The lesson learned.

The confidence built.

The skill developed.

The decision to keep showing up when nobody is clapping.

Maybe that's why so many people underestimate themselves.

They're measuring what's visible and ignoring everything that's happening underneath.

And here we are...

Summer 2026.

Some people are starting a new chapter.

Some are rebuilding.

Some are healing.

Some are finally taking a chance on themselves.

Some are trying to figure out what's next.

So before you write off this season of your life, ask yourself this:

What skills, lessons, or strengths are you building right now that you couldn't have handled a year ago?

And maybe an even bigger question...

As we head into the second half of 2026...

What's one thing you're hoping to leave behind and one thing you're hoping to create more of?

❤️

Just a little porch talk.

06/12/2026

🎵 DBL Industry Watch

Most Artists Are Trying To Create A Hit. Investors Are Trying To Own One.

I was reading about music publishing today when a question hit me...

If investors are spending billions buying music catalogs, why aren't more artists learning publishing?

Then another thought crossed my mind...

Maybe artists and investors are playing two completely different games.

Most artists are trying to create a hit.

Investors are trying to own a hit.

Read that again.

Most artists focus on:

• Writing the song
• Recording the song
• Releasing the song
• Promoting the song

Investors focus on:

• Ownership
• Copyright
• Publishing
• Royalties
• Long-term value

Artists celebrate release day.

Investors ask what happens 10 years after release day.

That's the part nobody talks about.

So what exactly is publishing?

In the simplest terms...

Publishing is tied to the song itself.

Not the recording.

The song.

The lyrics.

The melody.

The composition.

The idea that didn't exist until you created it.

Every time that song is performed, streamed, licensed, covered, played on the radio, used in a TV show, movie, commercial, or generates certain royalties, publishing helps determine how those rights are managed and how money connected to the song gets tracked and paid.

That's why publishing has value.

And that's why investors pay attention to it.

Some of the most valuable songs in the world aren't valuable because they're new.

They're valuable because they're still creating income decades later.

Every stream.

Every radio spin.

Every movie placement.

Every commercial.

Every use.

The song keeps working long after the artist leaves the studio.

And that's what investors are buying.

Not the moment.

The ownership of the moment.

Maybe publishing isn't really about paperwork.

Maybe it's about understanding why your song could be worth more tomorrow than it is today.



🎤 Question of the Day:

Do artists spend too much time learning how to release music and not enough time learning how to own it?

06/12/2026

Artists, pay attention to this.
Most people see a song land on editorial playlists and think it happened because the song was great.
The song matters.
But that's not the whole story.
What many artists don't realize is that playlist placements are often the result of months—or years—of building relationships, developing a brand, growing an audience, maintaining accurate metadata, choosing the right distribution partner, and consistently releasing quality music.
When a song like "Rump Shaker" earns support across multiple DSPs, that's not just a win for the artist.
It's proof that the entire music ecosystem is paying attention.
The takeaway for independent artists isn't, "How do I get on a playlist tomorrow?"
It's:
What am I doing today that makes my music impossible to ignore six months from now?
Are you building your audience?
Are you growing your email list?
Are you learning publishing?
Are you registering your songs correctly?
Are you creating content that keeps people coming back?
Are you treating your music like a business?
Playlist support is often the result of momentum—not luck.
The artists who consistently create opportunities are usually the ones doing the work long before anyone is watching.
Question for artists:
If Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music looked at your artist profile today, what would they see besides your music?

06/11/2026

🎵 DBL Industry Watch

Yesterday, we talked about investors spending billions buying music catalogs.

Today, I can't stop thinking about one question...

If investors are buying music catalogs, why aren't more artists learning publishing?

Maybe it's because publishing sounds complicated.

Maybe it's because nobody ever explained it.

Or maybe artists are so busy creating music that they don't realize how important it is.

But here's what I keep coming back to...

The people spending millions and billions of dollars on music aren't just buying songs.

They're buying the rights connected to those songs.

The ownership.

The income.

The long-term value.

Meanwhile, many artists can tell you how many streams they got last month...

But couldn't explain where their publishing royalties come from.

That's not a criticism.

It's a gap in education.

Most artists were taught how to write songs.

Very few were taught how songs create wealth.

The more I learn about the business side of music, the more I believe understanding publishing isn't just for lawyers, labels, or managers.

It's for anyone serious about building a sustainable career.

🎤 Question of the Day:

When you hear the word "publishing," what does it actually mean to you?

06/10/2026

🎵 DBL Industry Watch

I came across an article about music catalogs being bought and sold for millions—even billions—of dollars.

At first, that sounds crazy.

Why would someone pay that much money for a collection of songs?

Then I realized...

They're not really buying songs.

They're buying the right to earn money from those songs.

Think about it this way.

A house can be an asset because it can make money.

A business can be an asset because it can make money.

A song can be an asset for the same reason.

Every time that song is streamed, played on the radio, licensed in a movie, used in a commercial, or generates royalties, money is created.

That's what investors are buying.

You've probably heard about famous artists and bands selling their catalogs.

In many cases, they're trading years of future income for a large lump sum today.

Why would they do that?

Sometimes they want financial security.

Sometimes they want to invest the money elsewhere.

Sometimes they want to simplify things for their family.

And sometimes the offer is simply too good to pass up.

But here's the part that really got me thinking...

Most independent artists aren't worried about selling a catalog.

They're worried about finishing a song.

Getting more listeners.

Growing an audience.

Finding opportunities.

And that's exactly why this conversation matters.

Because before you can understand what your music might be worth someday, you first need to understand what you own today.

The bigger lesson isn't about billion-dollar catalog deals.

It's realizing that your music may be more than a release.

It may be something that creates value long after release day is over.

🎤 Question of the Day:

Before today, had you ever thought about your songs as assets—or only as music?