UNLIMITED SUPPLY with Digital Music News Neil Sheehan Has an Axe to Grind
Dec 22, 2025
Neil Sheehan, President of Vocana and a seasoned independent music manager, dives into the challenges faced by indie artists. He discusses his motivation for creating a platform that prioritizes artist needs with a user-centric payment model. Sheehan also reveals how Vocana enhances artist-fan connections through innovative social features, returning vital listener data for direct engagement. The conversation highlights strategies for boosting discoverability in a crowded market, making it easier for independent artists to shine.
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Built From 25 Years In The Indie World
- Neil Sheehan draws on 25 years as a manager and label head in the independent world to build Vocana.
- He identifies four core problems independents face and designed the platform around them.
Giving Artists Back Their Data
- Independent artists lack meaningful listener data from major platforms and lose control of fan relationships.
- Vocana returns full contact info to artists so they can build direct databases and own their audience.
Social Features Reignite Fan Engagement
- Streaming platforms stripped social interaction from music discovery and artist-fan connection.
- Vocana rebuilds a MySpace-like social suite so artists and fans can DM, share, and create private groups.