Scene Mom Says: Dropkicks, TikTok, & Indie Picks

2025-08-07

Time: ~34 min. It’s Episode 68! This week I dive into a packed episode full of music news, and indie gems. I kick things off with a personal update (smoky skies and chili cookoffs, anyone?), then the headlines: Dropkick Murphys pull out of Punk in the Park over political donations, TikTok launches new tools to boost songwriter visibility, and Amazon shakes up its podcasting division—again. Plus, I have a marketing tip for musicians, spotlight five standout indie tracks including Rachael Plays Guitar, The Kowalskis, and Martin Moran, and wrap it all up wit...

Time: ~34 min.

It’s Episode 68! This week I dive into a packed episode full of music news, and indie gems. I kick things off with a personal update (smoky skies and chili cookoffs, anyone?), then the headlines: Dropkick Murphys pull out of Punk in the Park over political donations, TikTok launches new tools to boost songwriter visibility, and Amazon shakes up its podcasting division—again. Plus, I have a marketing tip for musicians, spotlight five standout indie tracks including Rachael Plays Guitar, The Kowalskis, and Martin Moran, and wrap it all up with some good news from the world of YouTube philanthropy. Whether you're here for the music, the marketing, or the scene energy— I have something for you.

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Greater Gardner Chamber Silent Auction

Dropkick Murphy's drop Punk in the Park Fest

New feature from TikTok to benefit musicians

Amazon leaning in on video podcasts

Even the Grateful Dead are too *HIGH* in their pricing

YouTuber raises 11 million for charity by visiting 50 AirBnB's in 50 days

MUSIC:

Rachael Plays Guitar - Cool Kids (preview!)

Morgan Alyse - Misty Mountains