3 Reasons Indie Artists have more power than ever

Never before have indie artists had the kind of freedom to create their careers that they do now. While their predecessors had record labels and management to guide their every move, today’s indie artist finds themselves at the constant helm of their career. Which, to some may feel overwhelming—but that’s just because they haven’t yet embraced why it’s actually ...

5 Ways to market your music video efficiently

You make music because you want to create an impact, right? Whether that’s making your fans feel less alone, or just wanting them to get up and dance, you create music to foster a connection. But when it comes to actually getting your music out there so that people can see it and feel that connection? That can feel daunting, right?

Here’s the truth: no one is going to h...

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10 steps to success as a new indie artist

1. Define yourself

It’s very important to know what kind of music genre you are going or where you are attracted to. When you then know which style of music you will go to, the decision to write music or choose a beat will be easier for you.

2. Don’t be afraid to try something new

It’s ok to be different, if you’re different than you ...

20 secrets promoters use to book bands

When it comes to getting booked, it’s no secret there are a couple of key ingredients that go into a venue’s decision to say “yes.” But for many, what those secrets are, remain largely a mystery.

And the truth is everyone will have a slightly different process, preference, and method for booking bands, but if you’re an artist who is currently strugglin...

How to figure out if that venue is right for your music

You don’t have to say yes all the time. “No” can be a freeing word. And sometimes, you’ll need to use “no” when deciding where to play gigs. But how can you figure out which venues to turn away and which to embrace?

In this post, I want to help you figure that out. I’ll encourage you to ask direct questions of yourself as well as taking The...

How to get more fans to your show

It’s one of the top things I hear artists say they’re struggling with. “How do I get more people to come out to my shows”? And I get it. After all, it can feel hard enough just to book the show in the first place, but to then get there, pour your heart into giving your absolute best performance and look into the crowd to only see a few faces—it can feel a little...

How to get venues and promoters attention every time

You want to play festival stages. You even want to tour the world. Or maybe you just want to start to get recognition in your own hometown. But, no matter what you do, you can’t seem to land a gig.

Whatever the dream or struggle, all musicians start out exactly where you are — but there are a couple key differences that set those who find success apart from those who do...

Ways to use artist data to get more streams

With the unprecedented amount of listener data the streaming platforms are offering to artists, it is possible to increase the streaming numbers using cues from data. By understanding who your listeners are, which songs are performing best and what are the top playlists you perform well, you can increase your success in the streaming area and get a consistent revenue stream.

So, he...