The mf. Chronicles - Oct. 17, 2025
👋 Here we are with a batch of killer updates from the SALTYmf crew. We've got indie artists dropping wisdom, fighters prepping for battle, and some serious news that'll make your live music experience WAY better.
Let's dive into what's been cooking...
FROM THE STUDIO
🎵 Indie-music reality. Our latest Salty's Live Music episode features indie artist Cat Ridgeway alongside guest-host Gina Boykin from Live Music Junkiez. This multi-instrumentalist (seriously, she plays like eight different instruments) broke down everything from her songwriting process to the wild world of touring as an independent artist. Full episode here.
Plus, she's got a show coming up at Matilda's Under the Pines in Milton, GA on October 25th. To our Georgia folks- don't miss out!
🥊 Battle prep. Darren "D-Day" Whitney joined us on Salty's Fight Talk to discuss his journey from troubled youth to bare-knuckle badass. Full pre-fight interview here.
Don't miss: "D-Day" is stepping back into action at BKFC Fight Night: Hammond on October 18th against Adam Brady.
RECOMMENDED READING
🎖️ Veteran-made music. Our latest blog post dives into Operation Song, a nonprofit that pairs veterans with professional songwriters to help turn their experiences into powerful music. Read the full article here.
NEWS FLASH
📈 Leveling-up (again). Speaking of music, Band Groupeez just dropped some game-changing features that are changing the game for musicians, venues and fans.
Two-Way Booking: No more sliding into DMs hoping for a gig response. Musicians and venues can now send and receive booking requests directly through the platform. It's like dating apps, but for live music (and way less awkward).
Tour Builder: Planning a multi-city tour just got stupid easy. Perfect for indie artists who don't have managers handling their tours.
These features are live right now, and honestly, we think they're pretty damn impressive.
If you haven't already, create a fan account to check out what we've been working on. If you enjoy music, we think you'll love it!
THE SALTY PHILOSOPHER - QUOTE OF THE MONTH
“YOU'RE CLINGING TO WHAT YOU CAN'T CONTROL LIKE IT OWES YOU SOMETHING. NEWSFLASH—IT DOESN'T. DROP IT & MOVE. OR BE DRAGGED BY IT.”
Stop grasping at what’s already gone. The world doesn’t owe you anything. Let go, stand up, and drive forward, or get dragged under by what you refuse to release.
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This edition of The mf. Chronicles is proudly sponsored by Band Groupeez, a live music service connecting music lovers with independent musicians and local venues.
Create your account now at https://bandgroupeez.com
