> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hypebot.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 15 Indie Artist Revenue Opportunities For 2012 - URL: https://www.hypebot.com/15-indie-artist-revenue-opportunities-for-2012/ - Published: 2011-12-27T11:56:00.000Z - Updated: 2011-12-27T11:56:00.000Z - Description: [BEST OF HYPEBOT] Indie artists are making money in all sorts of ways, often by combining a variety of small revenue streams and one-off deals into significant income. Here are. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/12/15-indie-artist-revenue-opportunities-for-2012.html] - Author: Guest Author - Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, indie artist, musician Revenue, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:55 [![image from www.google.com](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20162fe83efc1970d-200wi "image from www.google.com")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20162fe83efc1970d-popup?ref=hypebot.com) **\[BEST OF HYPEBOT\]** Indie artists are making money in all sorts of ways, often by combining a variety of small revenue streams and one-off deals into significant income. Here are [15 revenue streams or opportunities](https://www.hypebot.com/15-indie-artist-revenue-opportunities-for-2012/) from my Hypebot posts of 2011\. Like media appearances, no one will make you rich (or famous), but together they offer a range of options. [**1** **5 Indie Artist Reve**](https://www.hypebot.com/15-indie-artist-revenue-opportunities-for-2012/)**[nue Opportunities For 2012](https://www.hypebot.com/15-indie-artist-revenue-opportunities-for-2012/)** 1. **Alternative Performance Venues** [ConcertsInYourHome](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/06/-concertsinyourhome-brings-artists-and-fans-together-for-house-concerts.html) \~ [Slowbizz.com](https://www.hypebot.com/slowbizzcom-home-concert-network/) 2. **New Retail Outlets** [Melodica Marketing](https://www.hypebot.com/melodica-music-marketing-special-markets/) \~ [Offline Music Distribution Network](https://www.hypebot.com/creating-your-own-offline-music-distribution-network/) 3. **Affiliate Programs** [Amazon Associates](https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/?ref=hypebot.com) \~ [iTunes Affiliate](http://www.apple.com/itunes/affiliates/?ref=hypebot.com) 4. **Unique & Interesting Band Merch** [SoulBlendr](https://www.hypebot.com/soulblendr-creating-an-etsy-for-band-merch/) \~ [Dizzyjam vs. Bitvibe](https://www.hypebot.com/dizzyjamcom-bitvibe-offer-unique-music-merch-store-options/) \~ [Shirtify](https://www.hypebot.com/shirtifys-tshirt-of-the-month-you-listen-artists-get-paid/) 5. **Ecommerce & Direct to Fan** [ThingLink](https://www.hypebot.com/thinglink-adds-ecommerce-links-to-photo-tagging-including-topspin-itunes/) \~ [CD Baby MusicStore](https://www.hypebot.com/cd-baby-adds-musicstore-for-facebook/) \~ [FanBridge on Facebook](https://www.hypebot.com/fanbridge-facebook-partner-ecosystem/) 6. **Find Unique Pairings** [Turntable Kitchen Pairings Box](https://www.hypebot.com/the-turntable-kitchen-pairings-box-offers-a-curated-food-and-music-discovery-experience/) 7. **Music Licensing** [Vimeo x Audiosocket](https://www.hypebot.com/vimeo-teams-with-audiosocket-and-free-music-archive-for-video-music-store/) \~ [Audiosocket MaaS: Storefront](https://www.hypebot.com/audiosocket-launches-music-licensing-storefront-providing-new-revenue-for-indie-artists/) 8. **Mixes That Pay** [Dubset](https://www.hypebot.com/dubset-pays-everybody-but-how-will-they-get-paid/) \~ [Legitmix](https://www.hypebot.com/legitmix/) 9. **Digital Archives** [Fugazi & The Rolling Stones](https://www.hypebot.com/rolling-stones-fugazi-open-archives-with-radically-different-approaches/) \~ [Nugs.net](https://www.hypebot.com/nugsnet-appetizer-facebook/) 10. **Live Streams** [backBEAT](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/07/-backbeat-for-monetizing-live-streaming-events.html) \~ [StageIt](https://www.hypebot.com/stageit-review-a-free-streaming-video-service-for-live-performances/) \~ [StreamJam](https://www.hypebot.com/streamjam-launches-as-less-worthy-competitor-to-stageit/) 11. **Sell Your Knowledge** [Ebooks](https://www.hypebot.com/adam-bernard-shares-advice-for-diy-musicians-in-muscle-for-your-hustle/) \~ [MuseSpring](https://www.hypebot.com/musespring-launches-as-online-music-industry-education-center/) 12. **You Have to Give Before You Can Give Back** [Downtime Facebook App](https://www.hypebot.com/downtime-helps-bands-do-good-wa-facebook-app/) \~ [Ramble At The Ryman](https://www.hypebot.com/levon-helm-does-well-by-doing-good/) 13. **Find Your Love** [Blood, Sweat + Vinyl](https://www.hypebot.com/blood-sweat-vinyl-diy-in-the-21st-century/) 14. **Find Your Crowd** [Crowdfunding](https://www.hypebot.com/onyx-ashanti-crowdfunds-his-cyborg-beatjazz-system/) \~ [Patronism](https://www.hypebot.com/patronism-reinvents-musician-patronage-for-the-digital-age/) \~ [TuneRights](https://www.hypebot.com/find-investors-for-your-song-with-tunerights/) 15. **Save Money** [Poorsquare](https://www.hypebot.com/poorsquare/) **More:** - [Revenue Innovation For The Indie Musician](https://www.hypebot.com/revenue-innovation-for-the-indie-musician/) - [The Profitable Artist: A Handbook For Turning Your Art Into A Career](https://www.hypebot.com/the-profitable-artist-a-handbook-for-turning-your-art-into-a-career/) *Hypebot contributor *Clyde Smith* maintains his freelance writing hub at [Flux Research](http://www.fluxresearch.com/?ref=hypebot.com) and blogs at [All World Dance](http://www.allworlddance.com/?ref=hypebot.com) and [This Business of Blogging](http://www.thisbusinessofblogging.com/?ref=hypebot.com). To suggest topics for Hypebot, contact:* clyde(at)fluxresearch(dot)com .