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@researchagency.bsky.social

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Research Agency is a platform for experimental bass music and the culture surrounding such. We are focused on finding ways to deliver music on a free-to-consumer, paid-to-artist basis using strategies not reliant on consumer sales to remain profitable.

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 25

Rave culture was built by Black & queer pioneers—bigotry has no place in it. Read our latest Substack article & learn why history matters: bit.ly/3QzcH4z

#lgbtq #lgbtqia #music #edm #dubstep #housemusic #techno #drumandbass #edm #dj #dubsky #musicproducers #indieproducers #rave #club #trans #dance

Rave culture was built by Black & queer pioneers—bigotry has no place in it. Read our latest Substack article & learn why history matters: http://bit.ly/3QzcH4z

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Jun 19

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Jun 19

TODAY ON BEATPORT!
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Boutta joins the RA family with a single that fuses trap into the wobble era like Rusko took a wrong turn into North Philly. Out now! #dubstep #hybridtrap #bassmusic #newmusic #djsky #edm #riddim #electronicmusic #dnb #bass #beatport

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 24

#Festivals face a new threat: #bots, #RFID cloning & black-market #tickets. Our latest article breaks down how counterfeiters are hijacking digital entry systems & what it means for #musicians and #concert goers alike tinyurl.com/2uym2uhd

#ticketing #raveculture #edm #jambands #griz #ultra #bass

Sold Out Within Minutes

How Resellers Are Hijacking The Festival Economy

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 21

More #musicindustry focused article today, part of our #opensource #businessmodel : we look at the role of #contracts and #lawyers in the #recording industry. Whether you're a #producer , #dj , #beatmaker , #rapper , or #recordlabel owner, this is for you.

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 20

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 20

New one’s up on #Substack:
researchagency.substack.com/p/bangers-an...

#music #history #anticapitalism #anarchism #squat #rave #uk #DIYculture #freeparty #undergroundmusic #raveculture #substack #edm #bassmusic #drumandbass #punk #culture #dubsky #dubstep #housemusic #hippies #indie #djsky #blog

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 18

I know the names kinda funny given the context lol. Funny part is I didn't even notice until I was posting the promo here 🤣

ASCENT is an awesome guy and we're anticipating him developing quite the name in hard dance (and bass music) over the next few years though, def don't sleep on this one.

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 17

And our article is about the economics of running an event venue with a limited capacity... stop trying to snipe traffic from other people's brands. Grow your own following through posting better content.

Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 17

This has nothing to do with our article, please don't spam.

Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 17

From #DIY #concerts to #raves, #independentmusic events are struggling. We examine the areas where #venues and #festivals are struggling, and propose a new way of thinking about the solution. Read the full article on #Substack: bit.ly/4iOWp3C

#musicians #nightlife #djs #clubs #djsky #dubstep #edm

Beyond Capacity

Why The Live Music Industry Needs to Rethink Its Growth Strategy

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 13

RSH009 - ASCENT - Blue Sky :: Out now!
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#edm #hardstyle #harddance #happyhardcore #rave #techno #housemusic #hardcore #electronicmusic #dubstep #dnb #drumandbass #speedbass #uptempo

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 10

From the TR-808 to modern VSTs, electronic music tech keeps evolving. Learn your history in our latest Substack article: bit.ly/4iAUK1r

#musicproduction #edm #dubstep #drumandbass #techno #housemusic #music #history #technology #bestmakers #flstudio #ableton #protools #vst #culture #musicians #rave

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 6

If we were to worry about those things, we'd need to also deactivate our Bluesky, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Music, etc. : it's unrealistic as a self funded edm crew. We generate no money for substack, and it is a side-note in our portfolio, so we use the free tool that meets our business needs.

Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Mar 6

Explore a more radical history of electronic music. Full article: bit.ly/41MEOE0

#ElectronicMusic
#Rave #culture #musicsky #DrumAndBass #Dubstep #Techno #HouseMusic #protest #Activism #AntiWar #Clubmusic #history #blog #DanceMusic #resistance #edm #bassmusic #djsky #indieproducers #dj #substack

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 25

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 17

Hey n/p fam. We reposted that mix to one of our promo pages too 🫡

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 15

Nope, no posts or anything are made, all steps just follow!

Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 15

We have to charge something, in this case it's just following our label and sound designers on the streaming and social platform of your choice!

(It DOES clearly state what you are allowing in each step BTW, photo attached.)

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 15

The first official sample pack from Research Agency is here. Free download!

researchagency.substack.com/p/sample-pac...

#producers #beatmaker #dubstep #dnb #musicproduction #bassmusic #edm #beats #musicproducer #indieproducers #musicians #djs #djsky #riddim #samplepack #mpc #ableton #flstudio

SAMPLE PACK 01 – DRUMS (RED ESSENTIALS) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

The first official sample pack from Research Agency

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 11

Piracy is a challenge, but it’s also a signal of demand. Here’s how artists can turn it into opportunity. Read here : bit.ly/4gCIRa7

#musicproduction #musician #music #edm #dubstep #bassmusic #hiphop #beatmaker #beats #musicmarketing #business #creativedirection #brandbuilding #spotify #soundcloud

Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 11

Our email is at the top of the graphic. We had some minor issues with spam to it so I'm hesitant to hot link it here..
No spaces :

research agency media group @ gmail. com

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 9

Your music brand is shaped by both what you embrace and what you reject. Learn how to balance both: bit.ly/3CFRoLq

#musicians #producer #dj #djsky #beatmaker #dubstep #drumandbass #techno #edm #music #housemusic #blogpost #brandbuilding #marketing #creativedirection #musicproduction #hiphop #rap

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Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 6

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE : tinyurl.com/4kdnfe4d

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#music #edm #hiphop #producers #beatmakers #edm #indiemusicians #musicians #brandbuilding #marketing #creativedirection #dubstep #drumandbass #dj #blogpost #housemusic #techno #rappers #business #entrepreneur ##musicindustry #mindset #positivity

Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 4

That's us 😎🤙

Research Agency @researchagency.bsky.social · Feb 4

We're always accepting demos.

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