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# Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. & Indie music
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/getting-it-done-the-week-in-d-i-y-indie-music-52/
- Published: 2021-03-22T01:25:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-03-22T12:06:32.000Z
- Description: In our tips and advice section this week, we offer artists guidance on why surprise albums might not be the best marketing tactic for indie bands/musicians, tips on how to. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2021/03/getting-it-done-the-week-in-d-i-y-indie-music-52.html]
- Author: admin
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, DIY, indie, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:51

In our tips and advice section this week, we offer artists guidance on why surprise albums might not be the best marketing tactic for indie bands/musicians, tips on how to best distribute and promote music on Spotify, what it takes to become a music influencer, and more!

- [**4 reasons surprise albums are a big risk for an independent artist**](https://www.hypebot.com/4-reasons-surprise-albums-are-a-big-risk-for-an-independent-artist/)
- [**Best music playlisting practices**](https://www.hypebot.com/best-music-playlisting-practices/)
- [**Marketing tactics musicians can borrow from ecommerce brands**](https://www.hypebot.com/marketing-tactics-musicians-can-borrow-from-ecommerce-brands/)
- [**Tips & Tricks to distribute, promote music on Spotify**](https://www.hypebot.com/tips-tricks-to-distribute-promote-music-on-spotify/)
- [**Mental health in music: how/when to prioritize yourself**](https://www.hypebot.com/mental-health-in-music-how-when-to-prioritize-yourself/)
- [**Guide to becoming a music influencer**](https://www.hypebot.com/guide-to-becoming-a-music-influencer/)
- [**We compared video distribution pricing (so you don’t have to)**](https://www.hypebot.com/we-compared-video-distribution-pricing-so-you-dont-have-to/)
- [**How to deal with acoustics in your home studio**](https://www.hypebot.com/how-to-deal-with-acoustics-in-your-home-studio/)