Independent Artist Release Checklist

Independent Artist Release Checklist: Free Download

From best practices to essential tools, this free guide offers a complete independent artist release checklist.

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Record Store Day 2025 date announced

Record Store Day has announced the date of its 2025 annual edition.

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Make Money on Vinyl record sales: How to recoup your investment

Wondering if pressing vinyl is worth the investment? Learn how much you can make back from pressing and selling your records directly to fans, plus key insights on profit margins and sales strategies.

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Merlin shares ‘state of independent music’ in email to staff

Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota sent out a New Year’s ‘state of independent music’ memo to staff that serves as a recap of 2024 and a look ahead both for the company and the entire independent music sector.

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Music Marketing Strategies To Stop In The New Year

Say goodbye to five outdated music marketing strategies and get ready to level up in 2025. From ditching pre-saves to embracing smarter, more authentic ways to connect with fans, here’s how to stay ahead in the music industry.

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4 Life Hacks For Musicians and Music Pros [Bobby Owsinski]

Bobby Owsinski shares four life hacks for musicians and music industry professionals that will boost your career and help you reach goals faster.

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How to define success as a musician on your own terms in 2025

As we begin a new year, learn how to define success as a musician on your terms. These pro tips will help define and achieve your unique goals as a. Continue reading

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How musicians can thrive in 2025: Bruce Houghton on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast

Bruce Houghton joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast to discuss what’s ahead for the music industry and how musicians can thrive in 2025. LISTEN & WATCH HERE:

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DistroKid Union Petition: 4300 Artists Rally for Workers’ Rights

The DistroKid Union has delivered a petition to DistroKid management signed by more than 4,300 artists and record labels calling on the diy music distributor to reverse a decision to lay off 37 union employees.

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DIY & Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week in DIY & independent musician news, our indie readers tuned into topics like a new affordable SoundCloud subscription, Holiday selfcare, starting a band, the importance of metadata, and more…

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