4 ways to improve your touring experience
There is much more that goes into planning a tour than booking venues and dates. Keep reading to find out how to make your next tour the best one yet.. Continue reading
Independent artist’s guide to electronic press kits
Here, we break down what an electronic press kit (or EPK) is, why it’s essential that an artist have one, and how to go about putting one together. By Melanie. Continue reading
How to quit your record deal and go independent
You wouldn’t be the first artist to decide a record contract just wasn’t for you. Fortunately, we have a few solutions for how you can cut loose and go independent.. Continue reading
7 useful productivity tools for independent musicians
For those artists looking for new ways to boost their productivity (and aren’t we all?), these seven tools can help you manage your money, create better habits, and generally accomplish. Continue reading
Team building for independent artists: The top people necessary for success
Being an independent artist doesn’t mean you need to do everything by yourself, in fact, having a strong team backing you up is invaluable. Here, we share the six most. Continue reading
4 reasons surprise albums are a big risk for an independent artist
Dropping a surprise album out of the blue can be a successful marketing stunt for major artists with a large, engaged following, but for smaller, independent artists, still working on. Continue reading
From 0 to 26 Album Sales Per Day
In this edition of the Music Marketing Manifesto podcast, we hear from Kevin Goetz, member of the metal band Mute Prophet, about how he was able to take his group. Continue reading
Cullah’s Open Source Path To Indie Music Success
Genre-bending, Milwaukee, WI-based independent artist Cullah shares insights on his open-source approach to music, balancing branding with authenticity, and effectively engaging with audience data. Guest post by Rutger Ansley Rosenborg. Continue reading
Responsible Independent Music Budget: 10 Top Notch Ways To Spend Your Money
Proper money management is one of the keys to succeeding as an independent artist. In this piece, we look at ten items that consistently make for smart investing. Guest post. Continue reading
Why Independent Artists Must Beware Of Streaming Fraud
Given the stat-driven nature of today’s music industry, it should come as no surprise that fake streams have become an endemic issue, with otherwise perfectly legitimate companies buying up fake. Continue reading
